Abstract: A prelaundering composition in solid, stick-like form to be applied by direct contacting of a fabric as soiled and stained zones thereof to transfer the solid product to the areas to be treated. The product includes a surfactant and laundry enzymes homogeneously dispersed throughout a semi-hard carrier vehicle including in-situ formed sodium stearate. Various salts added to the composition of the invention as effective selectively to modify, controllably and independently, particular physical and chemical parameters of the composition, including texture, consistency, hardness, melting point and pH to optimize the rheology and the softening range of the product and to enhance related functional features.