Abstract: The present invention relates to an auxiliary composition, for use in the laundering or treatment of fabrics, comprising a co-particulate admix, the co-particulate admix comprises: (i) clay; and (ii) a hydrophobic component; and (iii) a charged polymeric fabric-softening boosting component; wherein the auxiliary composition further comprises a flocculating aid and optionally one or more adjunct components.

Abstract: Free-flowing cyclodextrin is made by combining water soluble, substantially perfume-free cyclodextrin with inorganic compounds, especially zeolites. The cyclodextrin is used in a laundry detergent product capable of removing malodor from laundered items during an automatic laundry washing process.

Abstract: A treating device for use with a fabric article drying appliance. The treating device dispenses a benefit composition into a chamber so as to provide benefits to fabric articles contained within the fabric article drying appliance. The treating device is comprised of at least two housings in communication with one another wherein at least one housing is located in the interior of a fabric article drying appliance and at least one housing is located outside of the fabric article drying appliance.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, devices and kits for sequentially dispensing laundry additive materials into the drum of an automatic washing machine as that machine is used to carry out a fabric laundering operation. To bring about such dispensing of additives, a lidded housing structure is placed within the drum of an automatic washing machine, a multi-compartmented insert, containing different laundry additives in each compartment, is placed within the lidded housing structure, the lid is closed and the machine is run through the several stages of its laundering cycle. Means are provided to open at least one compartment of the insert upon closing of the housing structure lid, thereby dispensing the contents of that opened compartment into the washing machine drum as wash additive materials.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, devices and kits for the timed dispensing of laundry rinse additive materials into the drum of an automatic washing machine as that machine is used to carry out a fabric laundering operation. To bring about such dispensing of rinse additives, a housing structure device is placed within the drum of an automatic washing machine, a unit dose insert package, containing laundry rinse additives in at least one compartment of the insert, is placed within the housing structure, and the machine is run through the several stages of its laundering cycle. Means are provided to open at least one rinse additive-containing compartment of the insert later in the laundering cycle to dispense contents of this compartment into the washing machine drum as rinse additive materials. The means for opening such compartments of the insert are activated by centrifugal force arising during the spin cycle of the laundering operation.

Abstract: Ultrasonic cleaning devices comprise a sonotrode and a power supply adapted to supply current to the sonotrode, and further include one or more features which facilitate use of the ultrasonic cleaning devices by consumers, improve the safety of the ultrasonic cleaning devices when used by consumers, and/or improve the cleaning efficiency of the ultrasonic cleaning devices when used by consumers.

Abstract: A product and process for laundering delicate or dry-clean only garments in a conventional home washing machine. The process represents a home version of the commercial wet-cleaning processes for cleaning of delicate garments. The product comprises a liquid combination washing/conditioning composition and optionally a wash pretreatment composition, a flexible wrap container within which the garments are contained during washing and a pretreatment applicator.

Abstract: The invention relates to solid detergent compositions comprising an aluminosilicate builder and an anionic surfactant and comprising (n) components (i), n being at least 2, whereby the level of aluminosilicate builder in said components together is at least 5% by weight of the composition and the level of the anionic surfactant in said components together is at least 5% by weight of the composition, and whereby the degree of mixture (M) of the anionic surfactant and the aluminosilicate builder is from 0 to 0.7, as defined in the description.

Abstract: A detergent composition which has improved solubility or dissolution in laundering solutions, especially in solutions kept at cold temperatures (i.e., less than about 30° C.), is provided. The granular detergent composition is aesthetically pleasing to consumers and has improved flowability. The granular detergent composition has a homogeneity number of greater than 1 wherein the homogeneity number is defined by the equation HN=Xbulk/Xpart. A process for producing the detergent is also provided.

Abstract: Wash added fabric care compositions including a dispersible polyolefin wax. More particularly the present invention relates to detergent compositions including dispersible polyolefin wax. The polyolefin wax may be at least partially modified to contain various functional groups such as carboxyl, alklamide, sulfonic acid or amide groups. The polyolefin wax may be introduced in the form of a suspension, dispersion, or emulsion. A method for applying these compositions during the wash cycle of a laundry process is also included.

Abstract: A laundry detergent product capable of removing malodor from laundered items during an automatic laundry washing process is disclosed. The laundry detergent comprises: (a) cyclodextrin granules formed from a mixture of cyclodextrin powder, an inorganic compound and an aqueous medium, the cyclodextrin granules having a particle size in a range of from about 100 microns to about 1200 microns; (b) a laundry detergent composition including a surfactant, a builder and an enzyme; and (c) the laundry detergent product being adapted to readily dissolve and disperse the cyclodextrin granules into a wash solution when the laundry detergent product is used in the above automatic laundry washing process, and wherein the cyclodextrin, when released into the above wash solution, has an odor loading factor of at least about 50.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric softening component comprising a clay, a flocculating agent, a surfactant and a carrier material. The carrier material is preferably a powdered or granular builder or alkalinity source. The component is preferably a spray-dried particle, extrudate or an agglomerate. It preferably comprises at least a sulphate and/or sulphonate surfactant, a zeolite and/or phosphate builder and a carbonate salt. Highly preferred is that the component also comprises a brightener.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for a fabric treatment composition and its application. More specifically the invention relates to a convenient to carry fabric treatment applicator comprising a chelating agent and a radical scavenger and preferably a bleach, which allows for gentle fabric treatment which does not require post-treatment, like rinsing. Claimed and described is a fabric treatment applicator comprising an application device and a fabric treatment composition, the fabric treatment composition comprising a radical scavenger and a chelating agent. Further claimed and described is the use of a fabric treatment composition comprising a radical scavenger and a chelating agent for no rinse fabric treatment.

Abstract: Detergent compositions and fabric conditioning compositions which include from about 0.01% to about 5.0% by weight of a mixture of cyclic amine based polymers, oligomers or copolymers and hydrophobically modified cellulosic based polymers or oligomers.

Abstract: Methods for making articulate detergents are disclosed. The detergent particulates are formed from a combination of pre-formed detergent particulates and other detergent ingredients may also be preformed such as blown powders, extrudates or agglomerates or particulate raw materials. Selection of the feed streams into a low or moderate shear mixing process enable of the finished detergent particle to be controlled without requiring careful control of the conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed are detergent compositions and methods which utilize certain modified cellulose ethers as fabric treatment agents that can impart fabric appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics and textiles laundered in washing solutions which contain such agents. Such modified cellulose ether fabric treatment agents are those having selected types and amounts of anhydroglucose ring substituents in order to render them nonionic, cationic or anionic in nature.

Abstract: A laundry additive article comprising an insoluble polymeric amine dye absorber physically adhered to an insoluble substrate is disclosed. The insoluble polymeric amine dye absorber is dye-selective, preferentially binding fugitive dyes in a wash solution, rather than detergent components or fabrics. The laundry additive article may comprise additional components including a dye transfer inhibitor and a signal to visually indicate that fugitive dyes have been scavenged.

Abstract: Compositions and methods which utilize certain modified starch-based polymer and/or oligomer materials, particularly modified amylose and/or modified amylopectin materials, as fabric treatment agents that can impart fabric appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics and textiles laundered in washing solutions which contain such materials. The modified starch-based polymer and/or oligomer materials can be added to wash solutions by incorporating them into a laundry and/or fabric care composition, a fabric softener or by adding them separately to the washing solution. The modified starch-based polymer and/or oligomer materials are described herein primarily as liquid or granular detergent additives but the present invention is not meant to be so limited.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for a printing press. The cleaning apparatus of the present invention allows for effective removal of contaminants from printing press print plates while the printing press is running. Furthermore, the cleaning apparatus of the present invention effectively applies and removes cleaning fluids such as water from the printing plate without resulting in the formation of water drops and streaks on the printed substrate.