Abstract: An apparatus comprises a clothes-conditioning hanger able to condition (e.g. fragrance) clothing on the hanger. The hanger has a socket (9) beneath its apex (4), which can retain a source of conditioning agent. The hanger arms (3) contain passageways and apertures (6) whereby conditioning agent may be delivered to the clothing on the hanger.

Abstract: A composition comprises a bleaching catalyst admixed with an insoluble support matrix.

Abstract: A process for the production of a bleach activator granule comprises the extrusion of a bleach activator composition. The composition comprises a bleach activator, a water swellable carbohydrate and water.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a clothes-conditioning hanger able to condition (e.g. fragrance) clothing on the hanger The hanger has a socket (9) beneath its apex (4), which can retain a source of conditioning agent. The hanger arms (3) contain passageways and apertures (6) whereby conditioning agent may be delivered to the clothing on the hanger.

Abstract: A material for use in washing comprising a textile article having a first functionality and a water-soluble container enclosing a composition having a second functionality.

Abstract: A process for treating a soil on a laundry item before it is washed, which comprises contacting the soil with a laundry cleaning product having an enclosing wall and containing a composition in the form of a powder, said composition comprising an active agent selected from the group consisting of a surfactant, a bleach or a mixture thereof, the wall being permeable to water and to components dissolved therein.

Abstract: A process for treating a laundry item, which comprises contacting the laundry item with a cleaning composition in the form of a solid comprising an insoluble active agent that is capable of binding soil and free dyes, such that soil on the laundry item is bound to the insoluble active agent, and removing the composition from the laundry item, optionally in the absence of water.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure This invention relates to a process for cleaning and/or refreshing soiled fabric article(s) by placing the soiled fabric article(s), together with a cleaning composition, into a bag, sealing the bag, placing the bag into the drum of a laundry washing machine, inflating the bag and running a wash cycle on the washing machine. The invention also relates to a fabric cleaning and/or refreshing kit.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising: a) an alkyl benzene sulfonic acid neutralized with an alkanolamine, said alkyl benzene sulfonic acid containing less than 25%, preferably less than 20%, of the 2-phenyl isomer; and b) an organic solvent; said composition containing less than 3 wt. % water.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising: a) a surfactant, and b) a fatty acid salt containing a fatty acid chain having at least one carbon—carbon double bond, wherein said composition, when dissolved in water to a concentration of 5 wt %, has a pH of 6.8 or less.

Abstract: A material for use in washing comprising a textile article having a first functionality and a water-soluble container enclosing a composition having a second functionality.

Abstract: A two-compartment dispenser comprising a first compartment containing an aqueous composition comprising hydrogen peroxide or an organic peracid and a second compartment containing an aqueous composition comprising an enzyme.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for cleaning and/or refreshing soiled fabric article(s) by placing the soiled fabric article(s), together with a cleaning composition, into a bag, sealing the bag, placing the bag into the drum of a laundry washing machine, inflating the bag and running a wash cycle on the washing machine. The invention also relates to a fabric cleaning and/or refreshing kit.

Abstract: A two-compartment dispenser comprising a first compartment containing an aqueous composition comprising a source of active oxygen and a second compartment containing an aqueous composition comprising an alkalising agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for use in a washing machine. The composition is characterised by a base composition that becomes active essentially during the main wash cycle of the washing machine; and by at least one particle with at least one core which contains at least one substance which becomes active essentially during the rinse cycles of the washing machine and with a coating which essentially fully encloses the core(s) and contains at least one compound whose solubility increases as the concentration of a specific compound in the surrounding medium decreases. The invention provides for means that prevent a significant dissolution of the coating or a significant detachment of the coating from the core(s) until the rinse cycles have begun. The invention also relates to a method for carrying out a wash cycle in a washing machine using the inventive composition.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising:

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising: a) an alkyl benzene sulfonic acid neutralised with an alkanolamine, said alkyl benzene sulfonic acid containing less than 25%, preferably less than 20%, of the 2-phenyl isomer; and b) an organic solvent; said composition containing less than 3 wt. % water.