Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a premix composition comprising (a) a perfume and (b) an amine oxide, wherein the weight ratio of (a):(b) is between 20:1 and 1:1. The inventions further relates to treating compositions comprising either said premix composition or a perfume and an amine oxide in a ratio of 20:1 to 1:1. In said premix composition, the amine oxide serves as a solubility agent for the perfume. The present invention further provides a method of solubilising a perfume in an amine oxide. The present invention also provides a method of treating a surface with the treating composition of the present invention comprising the steps of applying the treating composition to a surface and wiping said surface. The present invention further provides a process for preparing a premix composition comprising the step of solubilising a perfume in an amine oxide, wherein the perfume to amine oxide ratio is between 20:1 to 1:1.

Abstract: Antimicrobial, hard surface cleaning compositions that effectively clean and reduce microorganisms on a surface without resulting in unacceptable filming and/or streaking residue on the surface, generally comprise (a) cationic antimicrobial active; (b) nitrogen-containing polymer; and (c) surfactant. Preferred antimicrobial, hard surface cleaning compositions for use in no-rinse cleaning methods comprise (a) from about 0.001% to about 0.5%, by weight of the composition, of surfactant; (b) cationic antimicrobial active; and (c) nitrogen-containing polymer. Methods of cleaning and reducing microorganisms on hard surfaces comprises contacting the surfaces with such compositions and preferably allowing the compositions to dry on the surface without rinsing the composition from the surface using water or other rinsing solution.

Abstract: A method of demonstrating the cleaning performance of a cleaning pad comprises the steps of: (a) providing a soil composition comprising fine particulate matter, optional colorant, and optional dispersant; wherein said soil composition has a mean particle size of from about 1 &mgr;m to about 1,000 &mgr;m; (b) distributing said soil composition on a demonstration surface; and (c) wiping said demonstration surface with said cleaning pad. A soil composition for use in said methods comprises: (a) fine particulate matter; (b) optional colorant; and (c) optional dispersant; wherein said soil composition has a mean particle size of from about 1 &mgr;m to about 1,000 &mgr;m. The soil composition is preferably dispersed in an aqueous carrier to form a soil dispersion.

Abstract: A detergent composition containing a mixture of linear alkybenzene sulfonate surfactant and mid-chain branched surfactant and an electrolyte is disclosed. The detergent composition includes a mid-chain branched primary alkyl sulfate surfactant and an electrolyte capable of increasing the ionic strength of the compositions resulting in improved performance, especially under low water temperature wash conditions. Typical electrolytes include sodium chloride, magnesium sulfate, calcium carbonate and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable, disposable article for repelling insects. The article includes a fibrous substrate which can be impregnated with the insect repellent. In one embodiment, the fibrous substrate is disposed intermediate a porous cover and a barrier layer, and comprises fibers having external capillary channels. The porous cover can comprise an apertured plastic film having tapered apertures. The insect repellent can be contained in a breakable packet, such that when the breakable packet is broken, the insect repellent is directed through the fibrous substrate for release through the apertured film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dryer-activated laundry additive compositions and products having a color care agent and to methods for using the compositions and products. The dryer-activated laundry additive composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 50% of by weight of the composition of a color care agent having the formula:(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)N(CX.sub.2).sub.n N(R.sub.3)(R.sub.4)wherein X, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are as defined within. Optional ingredients include a quaternary ammonium fabric softening compound, a cyclodextrin, or a perfume. Products according to the invention involved the color care composition described above disposed on a substrate such as a sheet.

Abstract: Detegent composition having color care agents are provided. The detergent compositions comprise from about 0.1% to about 50% of by weight of the composition of a color care agent having the formula:(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)N(CX.sub.2).sub.n N(R.sub.3)(R.sub.4)wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, linear or branched; substituted or unsubstituted alkyl having from 1-10 carbons atoms and substituted or unsubstituted aryl having at least 6 carbon atoms; n is an integer from 1 to 6; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl; aryl; alkaryl; arylalk; hydroxyalkyl; polyhydroxyalkyl; polyalkylether having the formula --((CH.sub.2).sub.y O).sub.z R.sub.7 where R.sub.7 is hydrogen or a linear, branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl chain having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and where y is an integer from 2 to 10 and z is an integer from 1 to 30; alkoxy; polyalkoxy having the formula: --(O(CH.sub.2).sub.y).sub.z R.sub.7 ; the group --C(O)R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dryer-activated laundry additive compositions and products having a color care agent and to methods for using the compositions and products. The dryer-activated laundry additive composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 50% of by weight of the composition of a color care agent having the formula:(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)N(CX.sub.2).sub.n N(R.sub.3)(R.sub.4)wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, linear or branched; substituted or unsubstituted alkyl having from 1-10 carbons atoms and substituted or unsubstituted aryl having at least 6 carbon atoms; n is an integer from 1 to 6; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; alkyl; aryl; alkaryl; arylalk; hydroxyalkyl; polyhydroxyalkyl; polyalkylether having the formula --((CH.sub.2).sub.y O).sub.z R.sub.7 where R.sub.