How to remove gravy stains
Updated · By the Luniva team
Quick answer
Use Luniva Enzyme Powered (the pink one). Spray it directly onto the stain, leave it for 1–3 minutes, then wash as normal following the garment care label.
Gravy is part food, part fat. Treat it with Enzyme Powered; if a greasy ring remains after washing, treat that with Pro Formula.
Step by step
- 1
Spray directly
Apply Luniva to the stain until saturated. No rubbing, no pre-soak.
- 2
Wait 1–3 minutes
Active Enzymes break the stain down at the molecular level. Don't let it dry.
- 3
Wash as normal
Machine-wash as normal. Air dry; never tumble dry until you've confirmed the stain is gone.
Gravy is a textbook Luniva stain – animal fat, meat protein and starch in one. Without active enzymes, a normal wash removes the surface gravy but leaves a greasy ring. Luniva's protease + lipase + amylase combination digests all three layers in 1–3 minutes.
Why gravy leaves a greasy ring after washing
Gravy contains animal fat (lipid), meat protein and flour starch. Detergent alone struggles with the fat layer, which carries the brown pigment and leaves a halo around the original stain. Lipase + amylase active enzymes are the only reliable way to clear it.
Fabric guide
Best on washable everyday fabrics
Cotton, linen, denim, polyester and cotton blends: clothes, kidswear, bedding, towels and washable covers.
Test first on delicates
Patch-test an inconspicuous area on silk, wool, viscose, leather-trimmed items or anything labelled dry-clean only.
Don't let it dry
Spray, leave 1–3 minutes, then wash. Don't let the treated area dry out before washing.
Check before drying
Inspect the area after washing and repeat if any shadow remains. Dryer heat can set a leftover mark.
Gravy: questions
Yes. Spray, wait 1–3 minutes, wash as normal, following the garment care label. Inspect for the greasy ring and repeat once if visible.
Yes – protein + fat + starch is Luniva's specialty.
Test on a hidden seam first. Safe on most cotton, linen and polyester suiting.
Yes. Spray, wait 1–3 minutes, wash as normal, following the garment care label – bleach-free and colour-safe.
Based on controlled laboratory testing. Performance may vary by stain type, fabric, age of the stain and wash conditions. Always follow the garment care label and test an inconspicuous area first.