Abstract:
A velour material includes a base fabric comprised of a woven fabric and a plurality of pile yarns woven into the base fabric in a pile weave such that they are raised on the surface thereof. The pile yarn has been subjected to a cleaning treatment in which the pile yarn is washed in the raw yarn stage with a cleaning solution containing a surfactant and then the cleaning solution is removed with water. Fats and oils adhered to fibers of the pile yarn have been washed and removed by the cleaning treatment. The content of fats and oils in the pile yarn after the cleaning treatment is half or less compared to the content of fats and oils in the pile yarn before the cleaning treatment.
Abstract:
A fabric article treating device includes an interior dispenser adapted for location inside of a fabric article drying appliance and a reservoir adapted to contain a benefit composition. The interior dispenser and the reservoir are adapted for fluid communication with one another. At least a portion of the reservoir is formed of a material comprising anti-microbial agent.
Abstract:
Clear or translucent rinse-added fabric softening compositions are provided via the present invention which have reduced solvent or solvatrope levels.
Abstract:
The invention provides particulate detergent compositions containing alkaline peroxide salts and organic peracid precursors, methods of treating stains with these compositions and methods of making the compositions. The compositions have long term storage stability imparted by a coating to the alkaline peroxide salt. The methods of formulating the compositions to include this coating are relatively easy and inexpensive.
Abstract:
A stable oxidizing composition and a method of preparing such composition are presented. The composition includes a peroxygen (e.g., potassium monopersulfate, percarbonate) particle suspended in an alcoholic gel. The alcohol content in the gel prevents the peroxygen particle from coming into contact with water during storage, thereby helping maintain a high available oxygen level. When the alcoholic gel is mixed with water, it becomes less viscous and exposes the peroxygen particle to the water. The peroxygen is ready for use when it dissolves in the water. Other additives may also be suspended in the alcoholic gel for storage. The composition is prepared by first preparing an alcoholic gel, then suspending a peroxygen particle in the alcoholic gel. The alcoholic gel is prepared by combining an alcohol with a polymer.
Abstract:
This invention provides fragrance compositions comprising a carrier solution used for cleaning purposes or for topical administration and nonfragrant photoresponsive agents that are capable of undergoing intramolecular photorearrangements to release a fragrance. The photoresponsive fragrance composition may comprise the prephotorearrangement first fragrance agent, the photorearranged and released fragrance agent, a combination of the first and second agents, or any of the above in combination with a known fragrance agent.
Abstract:
A method for laundering non-structured garments which are unsuitable for water washing and which are to be cleaned without wrinkling, shrinkage or color damage.
Abstract:
A bag for the cleaning and containment of soiled fabric articles is provided which comprises a fastening system that, when fastened provides a vapor impermeable container and an interior surface releasably impregnated with an effective amount of a gelled liquid dry-cleaning composition.
Abstract:
A system for dry cleaning soils from fabrics is described which contains densified carbon dioxide combined with a selected surfactant. The densified carbon dioxide is used in a temperature range of about -78.5.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C. and a pressure range of about 14.7 psi to about 10,000 psi. The surfactant is selected from one of two groups of compounds having a formula ##STR1## as described in the text or a second group of siloxane compounds having a formula [AB].sub.y as described. A process for using the dry cleaning system is also described.
Abstract:
An improved method for the removal of stains from textiles is disclosed. The method involves the use of novel mixtures of zeolites and imides. The method of the invention provides superior performance in the removal of stains, especially those from animal wastes or fluids. The zeolite/imide mixtures are useful to remove stains from various textile fabrics and fibers, e.g. carpets, clothing, and upholstered goods.