Abstract: An aqueous composition for the reduction or elimination of unpleasant odors from surfaces containing such odors comprises a perfume, a surfactant/solubilizer, a solvent/drying aid, an odor absorber, and, preferably, a buffer to maintain the desired pH. The solution contains minimal or no volatile organic compounds. Due to the specific nature of the combination of the surfactant/solubilizer and the solvent/drying aid, the use of fragrances previously too hydrophobic for use in an aqueous solution is possible, providing a large variety of efficient odor counteractants not previously available. The composition may optionally comprise additional components, such as preservatives, antimicrobials, anti-static compositions, anti-wrinkling agents, insect control agents, moth repellents, UV protectants, water-proofing agents, and textile treatment agents. The aqueous solution may be applied to a variety of surfaces, in sufficient quantity to wet the surface, preferably by spraying.

Abstract: A method of making a heavy duty clear, single phase, solvated built aqueous liquid detergent composition. The composition consists essentially of at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one builder, an effective amount of a water soluble polymeric anionic hydrotrope to render the composition clear, stable and single phase which hydrotrope is a specific polymer of maleic anhydride and at least one alpha olefin, and water wherein the composition has a pH in the range of from 6 to 9. The novel hydrotrope used is a hydrolyzed (a) copolymer of maleic anhydride and a C.sub.6 to C.sub.24 alpha olefin or (b) ter- or higher polymer of maleic anhydride with two or more C.sub.6 to C.sub.30+ alpha olefins as long as one of the alpha olefins is a C.sub.2 to C.sub.18 alpha olefin and the ratio of alpha olefins present are such that the average alpha olefin carbon chain length in the ter- or higher polymer is greater than about 6 and less than about 18.