Abstract: Processes for converting textiles from water and oil absorbent textiles to water and oil repellent textiles and for treating textiles to increase fluid repellant properties of the textiles. The treated textiles may be used, for example, as PPE for healthcare workers that are faced with a shortage of PPE materials. The processes add a fluid repellant, such as a fluoropolymer-based fluid repellant, during a stage of a laundry process, for example at the sour stage. The fluid repellant may be added multiple times during a laundry process.

Abstract: Compositions, such as alkali builder compositions for the laundry industry, are provided and include water, an alkali metal hydroxide component, a chelating component and a hydroxyethyliminodiacetic acid (HEIDA) component. Methods for producing such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions, such as alkali builder compositions for the laundry industry, are provided and include water, an alkali metal hydroxide component, a chelating component and a hydroxyethyliminodiacetic acid (HEIDA) component. Methods for producing such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A stable, crystallizing solution of magnesium silicofluoride and oxalic acid is disclosed which can be incorporated into a complete maintenance system covering daily and weekly maintenance along with the periodic maintenance process of crystallization for preserving the appearance of polished marble flooring, terrazzo limestone, etc. The results which can be achieved through the use of this system are determined via an initial pretest with performance quantified using a glossmeter. Final performance results, the visible results of crystallization, are quantified via the glossmeter.