Abstract: Formulations, methods using such a formulation, and systems encompassing such formulations and methods for reducing energy and/or water usage in an institutional laundry is provided. Such formulations, methods and systems allow for textiles and fabrics to be effectively washed even at temperatures as low as 20° C. A prewash formulation includes a surfactant enzyme booster with the surfactant enzyme booster having one but preferably more enzymes and one or more surfactants. The enzyme of the prewash formulation may include any one or more of a protease, a lipase, an amylase, a cellulase, a mannanase, a pectinase, a peroxidase, and a gluconase.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a stable liquid tetraacetylethylenediamine composition that can be used in hot and cold temperature washes. The disclosed liquid tetraacetylethylenediamine composition comprises tetraacetylethylenediamine, water, polymeric sulfonic acid, a buffer system and at least one additive. Also disclosed is a method for preparing a peroxide solution using a stable liquid tetraacetylethylenediamine composition and a peroxide and a method of using the peroxide solution.

Abstract: Provided are drying aid compositions, which comprise an ethylene oxide-propylene oxide-ethylene oxide (EO/PO/EO) triblock copolymer and an aminosilicone. The compositions can be added to the aqueous bath during the laundry process to reduce the drying time of a textile. Also provided is a process for laundering a textile, which comprises contacting the textile with an aqueous bath containing a drying aid composition comprising an ethylene oxide-propylene oxide-ethylene oxide (EO/PO/EO) triblock copolymer and an aminosilicone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a synergistic detergent composition capable of reducing oiliness or greasiness of the skin and also reduce post wash re-accumulation of sebum on the skin. It is particularly preferred to formulate the composition as a wash off product by incorporating a clay belonging to the hormite group of the 2:1 type of clay minerals, and having an inverted ribbon configuration.