Abstract: Self-steaming benefit compositions for treating fabrics. The present invention relates to compositions which are both self-steaming and include one or more benefit agents to provide benefits to fabrics. The present invention also relates to a method for treating fabrics utilizing the self-steaming benefit compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions which are exothermic upon contact with oxygen and are self-steaming. The various described embodiments include compositions comprising: (a) a fuel component; (b) a water manager component; and (c) water. In one embodiment, the water manager component, has a mean particle size distribution of greater than about 250 microns. Alternatively or additionally, the ratio of the water manager component to the water is from about 0.001:1 to about 0.2:1, by weight. Alternatively or additionally, the fuel component comprises sponge iron. Alternatively or additionally, the composition comprises a volatile component. In yet another embodiment, articles comprising the compositions are described. Further, methods of making the compositions are described.

Abstract: A method of treating shoes, especially leather-containing shoes, such as athletic shoes, prior to and/or during and/or after washing the shoes, is provided. More particularly, a method employing a treating system and/or composition applied to one or more shoes in need of treatment prior to and/or during and/or after washing the shoes for imparting a desired benefit to the shoes such as cleaning and/or conditioning and/or disinfecting and/or deodorizing, is provided.

Abstract: A “two-in-one” treating system, composition, method, composition of matter, and article of manufacture for treating shoes, especially leather-containing shoes, such as athletic shoes, is provided. More particularly, the present invention relates to “two-in-one” treating systems and/or compositions that impart a desired benefit, such as cleaning and conditioning, prior to, during, and/or after washing the shoes.