Abstract: In particular, a method performed by one or more devices is disclosed, the method comprising: obtaining an intensity information item representative of a spectral image resulting from a soiling of a textile and/or from at least one part of a textile; determining at least one output variable dependent on the soiling of the textile and/or at least one property of the textile from the intensity information item, wherein the output variable is determined by employing an adaptive evaluation algorithm, in particular an artificial neural network, wherein parameters of the adaptive evaluation algorithm are calibrated based on a plurality of training cases; outputting or triggering outputting of the at least one output variable. Furthermore, a device and a system for performing the subject method is disclosed.

Abstract: A viscoelastic, solid surfactant composition, containing, (i) a total amount of 0.1 to 70 wt % of at least one surfactant, (ii) a total amount of more than 1 wt % of at least one benzylidene alditol compound of formula (I), and (iii) water, is a readily soluble, aesthetically pleasing and storage-stable form of a solid composition for providing surfactant-containing liquors.

Abstract: A portion including at least one chamber having a wall made of water-soluble material, wherein the portion includes a composition which based on the total weight of the composition contains a total amount of 0.1% to 80% by weight of at least one surfactant. Wherein the composition includes at least two phases, wherein a) a first phase is a granular mixture of a solid-state composition and b) a second phase is in the form of a viscoelastic, solid-state molding of a second composition which based on the total weight of the second composition contains a total amount of more than 1% by weight of at least one benzylidene alditol compound of formula (I). Wherein *—, n, m, R1, R2 and R3, R4, R5 and R6 are defined as storage-stable, aesthetic and releases the composition contained therein rapidly and effectively to provide a surfactant-containing liquor.

Abstract: A viscoelastic solid surfactant composition for textile treatment having, based on the total weight thereof, (i) a total amount of 30 to 70 wt % of at least one surfactant, wherein at least one anionic surfactant and at least one non-ionic surfactant are present, and (ii) a total amount of 0.01 to 1 wt % of at least one organic gelating compound having a molar mass <1,000 g/mol, a solubility in water of less than 0.1 g/l (20° C.) and a structure including at least one hydrocarbon structural unit having 6 to 20 carbon atoms and additionally an organic structural unit covalently bonded to the aforementioned hydrocarbon unit, which organic structural unit has at least two groups selected from —OH—, —NH— or mixtures thereof, and (iii) water, represents a readily soluble, aesthetically appealing and storage-stable form of a solid composition for preparing washing liquor including surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous washing liquor in a device for cleaning soiled textile substrates, containing a plurality of water-insoluble solid particles and a liquid phase which contains a microemulsion, and to a textile washing method using said type of washing liquor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous washing liquor in a device for cleaning soiled textile substrates, containing a plurality of water-insoluble solid particles and a liquid phase which contains a microemulsion, and to a textile washing method using said type of washing liquor.

Abstract: A washing or cleaning agent that has MOFs (metal organic frameworks) in order to reduce offensive odor, a method for reducing malodors, and the use of MOFs to reduce malodors.

Abstract: The cleaning performance of washing and cleaning agents, in particular with respect to bleachable stains, was to be intensified without resulting in damage, in the context of use, to the textile treated therewith. This was achieved substantially by employing a bleaching-active species generated electrolytically from an organic mediator compound using a redox reaction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to fabric care agents and fabric softener formulations with clear, transparent optical qualities and a viscous consistency, comprising a combination of specific esterquats with at least one non-ionic or cationic thickener and at least one aminosiloxane, and to the use of these fabric care compositions and fabric softener formulations. The present disclosure further relates to the use of a combination of specific esterquats with at least one non-ionic or cationic thickener and at least one aminosiloxane for preparing said fabric care agents and fabric softener formulations.

Abstract: The production of a flow limit in liquid surfactant compositions by way of the use of a micro emulsion containing, in each case based on the total weight of the emulsion, a) a liquid phase, b) a total quantity of 10 wt % to 99.0 wt % of at least one non-polymer organic thickening agent having a molecular weight in the range from 100 g/mol to 500 g/mol as an emulsified phase, c) a total quantity of 0.001 wt % to 89.0 wt % of a surfactant system containing at least one non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: A washing or cleaning agent that has MOFs (metal organic frameworks) in order to reduce offensive odor, a method for reducing malodors, and the use of MOFs to reduce malodors.

Abstract: A solid, particulate composition including at least one water-soluble carrier material, at least one fragrance and at least one bittern, the carrier material being an aqueous salt (hydrate) of which the water vapor partial pressure at a particular temperature in the range of from 30 to 100° C. corresponds to the H2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of the salt such that the salt melts in the water of crystallization thereof at the temperature. In addition, the invention relates to methods for preparing the solid composition and to a washing or cleaning agent that contains the solid composition. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to the use of a washing or cleaning agent of this kind for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces and to corresponding methods for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces by using a washing or cleaning agent of this kind.

Abstract: A structured liquid washing agent or cleaning agent with a flow limit, containing a surfactant system of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants and co-surfactants, inorganic salt and an amphiphilic compound, as well as a washing method in which the washing agent or cleaning according to the invention is used, and corresponding uses.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to improve the cleaning power of washing and cleaning agents, especially with regard to bleachable stains, while avoiding any damage to the textile treated with said washing and cleaning agents. This is substantially achieved by using an electrolytically bleachable species generated by a redox reaction from an anionically substituted 1-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine, 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxide, or (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-yl)oxyl.

Abstract: An aqueous detergent solution in a device for cleaning soiled textile substrates is disclosed. The solution contains a plurality of water-insoluble solid particles which are obtained by reacting polyamide particles with polydialkylsiloxanes and/or alkanes carrying reactive groups.

Abstract: An aqueous detergent solution in a device for cleaning soiled textile substrates is disclosed. The solution contains a plurality of water-insoluble solid particles which have organic polymer material and carry polyalkoxy groups on their surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to washing or cleaning agents having improved foaming characteristics under high soil loading, containing at least one anionic surfactant and at least one alkylamidopropyl betaine of formula (R1)C(?O)NH(CH2)3N+(R2)(R3)CH2COO?, where R1 is an alkyl radical having 7 to 9 carbon atoms and R2 and R3 are identical or different alkyl radicals having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, wherein the weight ratio of the alkylamidopropyl betaine defined herein/total amount of anionic surfactant in the washing or cleaning agent is from 0.003 to 0.12, wherein the weight ratio of the total amount of alkylamidopropyl betaine as defined herein/total amount of alkylamidopropyl betaine in the washing or cleaning agent is 0.25 to 1.0, to washing or cleaning methods in which washing or cleaning agents of this kind are used.

Abstract: Surfactant compositions having a yield point, containing, based on the total weight thereof, (i) at least one surfactant, and (ii) at least one diarylamidocystine compound of the formula (I), wherein X+, independently of each other, stands for a hydrogen atom or an equivalent of a cation, R1, R2, R3, and R4, independently of each other, stand for a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4-Alkoxy group, a C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, an N—(C1-C4 alkyl)amino group, an N,N-Di(C1-C4 alkyl)amino group, an N—(C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl)amino group, an N,N-Di(C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl)amino group, or R1 with R2 or R3 with R4 forms a 5- or 6-segment annulated ring, which can each be substituted with at least one group from C1-C4 alkyl group, C1-C4 alkoxy group, C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl group, hydroxyl group, amino group, N—(C1-C4 alkyl)amino group, N,N-Di(C1-C4 alkyl)amino group, N—(C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl)amino group, N,N-Di(C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl)amino group, and (iii) water.

Abstract: A washing or cleaning agent that has MOFs (metal organic frameworks) in order to reduce offensive odor, a method for reducing malodors, and the use of MOFs to reduce malodors.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to fabric care agents and fabric softener formulations with clear, transparent optical qualities and a viscous consistency, comprising a combination of specific esterquats with at least one non-ionic or cationic thickener and at least one aminosiloxane, and to the use of these fabric care compositions and fabric softener formulations. The present disclosure further relates to the use of a combination of specific esterquats with at least one non-ionic or cationic thickener and at least one aminosiloxane for preparing said fabric care agents and fabric softener formulations.