Abstract: A detergent composition which is characterized by a faster drying rate for the cleansed substrate and which consists essentially of a cleansing proportion of a water soluble, foaming, non-cationic, organic detergent and an aluminum soap containing from 12 to 18 carbon atoms, the weight ratio of detergent to soap being from about 40:1 to 1:4. Preferred detergent compositions for cleaning hair contain an alkyl sulfate detergent in admixture with either a water soluble soap or an imidazoline detergent in an aqueous medium which further includes a waxy material such as carnauba wax. Preferred detergent compositions for cleansing natural or synthetic fibrous materials contain an anionic or nonionic detergent and a water soluble inorganic or organic builder salt in addition to the aluminum soap.

Abstract: A method of treating clothing articles with a fabric softener in a clothes dryer is disclosed, which comprises contacting the clothing articles with a foam containing said fabric softener. Also, fabric softener-containing compositions are disclosed which provide a stable, substantially form-sustaining, easily distributable foam when dispensed from an aerosol container, said compositions comprising by weight of the total composition (a) from about 1.0 to 30.0 percent of a fabric softener, (b) from about 50.0 to 94.0 percent of a solubilizer, and (c) from about 5.0 to 25.0 percent of a propellant, and wherein the solubilizer includes water in an amount comprising at least 40 percent of the total composition.