Abstract: An aqueous fabric softening composition suitable for use in a wash and/or rinse cycle of automatic laundry machine, the composition comprising: (a) from about 0.05% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a cationic quaternary cellulose ether polymer; (b) a fatty acid soap, wherein the weight ratio of the soap to the polymer is at least 2:1; and (c) from about 0.1% about 5% of an amphoteric surfactant. Also included are methods of softening and conditioning fabrics by adding the inventive composition to the wash cycle and/or rinse cycle of the automatic laundry machine.

Abstract: An aqueous fabric softening composition suitable for use in a wash and/or rinse cycle of automatic laundry machine, the composition comprising: (a) from about 0.5% to about 4%, by weight of the composition, of a synthetic anionic surfactant; (b) a fatty acid soap, wherein the weight ratio of the synthetic anionic surfactant to the fatty acid soap is below about 1; (c) from about 0.05% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a cationic quaternary cellulose ether polymer.

Abstract: A fabric treatment article for use in a conventional home clothes dryer is described that deodorizes and freshens clothing in need of freshening without imparting additional stains. The product is particularly suited for delivering a fragrance to relatively dry clothing and can be added directly to the dryer without the need for a bag to contain the product and clothing during the dryer cycle.

Abstract: A fabric treatment article for use in a conventional home clothes dryer is described that deodorizes and freshens clothing in need of freshening without imparting additional stains. The product is particularly suited for delivering a fragrance to relatively dry clothing and can be added directly to the dryer without the need for a bag to contain the product and clothing during the dryer cycle.