JP2006527789A - Method of selling fabric treatment materials for use with a home dry cleaning system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for selling fabric care substances for use in a home dry cleaning system. The fabric care material may be in the form of a kit for the desired consumer benefit, desired subject matter, or convenience. The present invention also relates to a method for selling a dry cleaning composition for use in a home dry cleaning system. Dry cleaning compositions include general detergent compositions, additive compositions, pretreatment compositions, or mixtures thereof. The composition may be provided to the consumer with a series of instructions so that the consumer can obtain information relating the various compositions and combinations thereof to the desired fabric treatment benefits.

Description

  The present invention relates to a method for selling fabric care substances for use in a home dry cleaning system. The fabric care material may be in the form of a kit for the desired consumer benefit, desired subject matter, or convenience. The present invention also relates to a method for selling a dry cleaning composition for use in a home dry cleaning system. Dry cleaning compositions include general detergent compositions, additive compositions, pretreatment compositions, or mixtures thereof. The composition can be provided to the consumer with a series of instructions so that the consumer can obtain information regarding the preferred consumer benefits associated with the various compositions and combinations thereof.

  Non-aqueous solvent-based cleaning systems utilizing lipophilic fluids such as cyclic siloxanes (especially cyclopentasiloxane, sometimes referred to as “D5”) have been developed in recent years, particularly for use with household washing machines. . Such a system is particularly desirable for cleaning textile articles without causing damage associated with wet cleaning such as shrinkage and transfer. The non-aqueous cleaning process and chemical properties in this new solvent system are quite different from those of conventional aqueous cleaning systems. In order to maximize the effectiveness of fabric treatment, it is desirable to enhance the performance of basic non-aqueous detergents using additives that target cleaning, softening, finishing, etc. in non-aqueous systems. To meet consumer personal preferences, which are difficult to achieve in mass market consumer products, the multiple consumer-preferred cleaning or fabric care benefits can be obtained with different mixtures of additives .

  Methods for selling or providing consumer products to end users are described in US Pat. No. 6,055,514; US Pat. No. 6,036,601; US Pat. No. 6,009,407; and EP 1,205. , 865A1. None of these references disclose the method of selling a fabric treatment composition for use in a home dry cleaning system in the manner described and claimed in the present invention.

  The present invention provides a method for selling fabric care substances for use with a home dry cleaning system, a) identifying the desired consumer benefit for fabric care; b) identified for fabric treatment Selecting at least one fabric care substance in accordance with the consumer's interest; c) optionally delivering at least one fabric care substance to the seller. In another aspect of the present invention, selected fabric care substances can be packaged in a kit for use in a domestic dry cleaning system to provide a consumer desired benefit.

  In another aspect of the invention, a method for providing a customized fabric care composition for use in a home dry cleaning system is provided. The method includes: (a) identifying a desired fabric treatment effect; (b) containing at least one composition comprising an effective amount of a fabric treatment material to deliver the desired effect, said composition. And a series of instructions associated with the container; (c) optionally delivering the product to a merchant, wherein the composition comprises a general detergent composition, additive composition Selected from the group consisting of pretreatment compositions, and mixtures thereof.

  As used herein, the term “fabric article” means any article that is typically washed in a conventional laundry or dry cleaning process. Accordingly, such terms encompass articles that are clothing, linen, curtains and clothing accessories. The term also encompasses other items made entirely or partially of fabric, such as handbags, furniture covers, waterproof fabrics, and the like.

  As used herein, the term “lipophilic fluid” means any non-aqueous fluid capable of removing sebum, as described in more detail below.

  As used herein, the term “fabric treatment or treatment composition” or “fabric care composition” means any lipophilic fluid-containing composition that is in direct contact with the fabric article to be treated. It should be understood that this term encompasses applications other than cleaning such as refresh, softening, conditioning, and sizing. Accordingly, “fabric treatment” and “fabric care” are used interchangeably herein. If desired, cleaning aids (eg, additional detersive surfactants, bleaches, fragrances, etc.) and other fabric care agents may be added to the composition.

  As used herein, the term “soil” means any undesirable material on a fabric article that is desired to be removed. The term “water-based” or “hydrophilic” soil means that the soil contains water when the soil first contacts the fabric article, that the soil has a high solubility or affinity for water, or that the soil is on the fabric article. It means to keep a lot of water. Examples of aqueous stains include, but are not limited to, beverages, many food stains, water soluble dyes, body fluids such as sweat, urine or blood, grass stains and outdoor dirt such as mud.

  As used herein, the term “can suspend water in a lipophilic fluid” means that a substance is water that is immiscible with the lipophilic fluid and at least 5 after the initial mixing of the components. It means that the water can be suspended, solvated or emulsified in such a way that the water remains visually suspended, solvated or emulsified upon standing for a minute.

  As used herein, the term “insoluble in a lipophilic fluid” means that when a substance is added to a lipophilic fluid, it physically separates from the lipophilic fluid within 5 minutes after addition (ie, precipitation, On the other hand, substances that are “soluble in lipophilic fluids” do not physically separate from the lipophilic fluid within 5 minutes after addition.

  As used herein, the term “processing aid” refers to any substance that makes a cleaning composition more suitable for formulation, stability, and / or dilution with a lipophilic fluid.

(Dry cleaning system for home use)
A domestic dry cleaning system includes a room, a fabric article, a room capable of receiving fabric care material that can be added to the room, and a means for removing the fabric care material from the room. Suitable examples are discussed in PCT International Publication No. WO 01/94675. Other suitable examples are: EP 1103646; PCT International Publication No. WO 02/08510; US Pat. No. 5,940,988; US Pat. No. 4,765,161; US Pat. No. 5,652,194; No. 6,346,126.

  One preferred embodiment of the home dry cleaning system 70 shown in FIG. 1 comprises a fabric containment chamber 1 capable of receiving fabric articles to be treated and fabric care substances (not shown and discussed below). However, when the fabric article to be processed is present in the fabric storage chamber 1, the fabric care substance may be introduced into the fabric storage chamber 1. The home dry cleaning system 70 preferably further includes an external chamber 2 that can receive from the fabric storage chamber 1 fabric care substances that are not retained in the fabric storage chamber 1. The external chamber 2 preferably stores the fabric storage chamber 1. The fabric storage chamber 1 and the outer chamber 2 are preferably cylindrical structures and have horizontal working openings 58 and doors 59 as shown in FIG. The horizontal center line of the external chamber 2 is preferably fixed with respect to the fabric storage chamber 1 and coincides with the rotating shaft 100 of the movable fabric storage chamber 1 movably installed in the external chamber 2. The outer chamber 2 preferably comprises an outlet port or drain 7 through which the fabric care substance received in the outer chamber 2 exits the outer chamber 2. The fabric storage chamber 1 is fixed to the external chamber 2 with a drive shaft 49 (FIG. 2), preferably rotatably. In the cross-sectional view of FIG. 2, the external chamber 2 may have a door 59 having a circular shape with an outer edge, the door 59 can be opened and closed, and the fabric article can also be used in and out of the household dry cleaning system 70. It is. The fabric storage chamber 1 may have a working opening 58 used for putting fabric articles into and out of the home dry cleaning system 70, preferably concentrically with respect to the outer edge of the door 59 in the outer chamber 2. line up. When the home dry cleaning system 70 is in operation, the door 59 is in the closed position and is preferably locked by locking means (not shown) when the home dry cleaning system 70 is in operation.

  It is also possible for at least one large storage tank 19 to contain the fabric care substance. In another embodiment, the fabric care material may also be present in one large storage tank 20. This can eliminate the need for any mixing prior to delivering the contents of the large storage tank 19 or 20 to the fabric storage chamber 1 via the applicator 26, preferably a spray nozzle. Alternatively, the fabric care material from the large storage tank 19 may be mixed with other fabric care materials that can also be stored in the small storage tanks 27 and 28. These small storage tanks 27 and 28 preferably contain one or more fabric care substances intended for application on the fabric articles present in the fabric storage chamber 1 of the home dry cleaning system 70.

  For the convenience of the user, the large storage tanks 19 and 20 and the small storage tanks 27 and 28 may be removable from the home dry cleaning system 70 if desired. Thereafter, the storage tanks 19, 20, 27, and 28 can be reused and can be refilled and reattached to the apparatus. Various known “quick connect” devices, not shown in the figures, are known in the art and to ensure quick or convenient removal or connection of storage tanks 19, 20, 27, and 28. May be adopted. In a preferred embodiment, each storage tank 19, 20, 27, and 28 includes a physical shape such that it is attachable and removable to the home dry cleaning system 70 in a “lock and key” manner. In other words, the storage tanks 19, 20, 27, and 28 selectively fit within the intended “receiving port” or container of the home dry cleaning system 70. This “lock and key” system is preferred when the storage tanks 19, 20, 27, and 28 contain consumables such as fabric care substances. Alternatively, the storage tanks 19, 20, 27, and 28 may be replaceable or disposable, for example as replaceable cartridges. In one preferred mode of operation, the large storage tanks 19 and 20 are reusable and permanently fixed to the home dry cleaning system 70 or removable only by a trained repairman; On the other hand, small storage tanks 27 and 28 are consumer replaceable cartridges that are sold individually or as part of a kit as discussed below.

  In one aspect, once the contents of storage tanks 19, 20, 27, and 28 are consumed, empty storage tanks 19, 20, 27, and 28 are removed and are identical and contain the desired fabric care substance. Fabric storage tanks 19, 20, 27, and 28, or fabrics contained therein to provide different effects, such as cleaning effects, anti-static effects, water resistance at home, etc. Care substances are exchanged for different storage tanks 19, 20, 27, and 28. In one embodiment, storage tanks 19, 20, 27, and 28 can be disposed of by use, or refilled with a desired amount of fabric care material, such as a retailer, wholesaler, or manufacturer. It is also possible to take them to the three parties. Alternatively, only one of the large storage tanks 19 or 20 may be removable and the other large storage tank 19 or 20 may be permanently attached to the home dry cleaning system 70. Similarly, another possible aspect is that only one of the small storage tanks 27 or 28 is removable and the other small storage tank 28 or 29 is permanently attached to the home dry cleaning system 70. It is attached. Either the large storage tanks 19 and 20 or the small storage tanks 28 and 29, which are permanently affixed to the home dry cleaning system 70, have a closure means (not shown) such as a resealable lid. You may have.

  The desired fabric care substance is delivered into the applicator 26, preferably by pumping with the pump 24. The fabric care substances stored in the large storage tanks 19 and 20 are pumped through lines 22 and 21, respectively, first through valve 23, then through pump 24, and finally through line 25 to the application. Pass through the machine 26. Fabric care substances stored in small storage tanks 27 and 28 are pumped through lines 29 and 30, respectively, first through valve 23, then through pump 24, and finally through line 25. Pass through the machine 26. Fabric care material from storage tanks 19, 20, 27, and 28 passes through valve 23, then through pump 24, and finally through line 25 to applicator 26, simultaneously, alternately, or at different times. It is also possible to pass through.

  As the fabric care substance enters the fabric article chamber 1, it is collected in the outer chamber 2. The fabric care substance leaves the external chamber 2 by use of the drain 7 and then enters the collection tank 8. Prior to delivering the fabric care substance into the collection tank 8, the fabric care substance is filtered in the filter 6. Preferably, an air compressor (not shown) is connected to each of the large storage tanks 19 and 20 and the small storage tanks 27 and 28 by pressure lines. Other means for carrying the fabric care substance may include gravity, centrifugal force, diaphragm, piston, or peristaltic pump.

  The filter 6 removes lint, fabric fibers and large particulate dirt so that they do not sink to the bottom of the collection tank 8 and clog the downstream line. Also, since the pump 10 is typically a higher pressure pump of the type that is more easily susceptible to damage from solids, the filter 6 ensures reliable operation of the pump 10.

  Another preferred embodiment of a household dry cleaning system not shown is a machine with two modalities. As used herein, “having two modalities” means domestic dry cleaning systems that can be cleaned with fabric care materials and with traditional aqueous based materials. As such, a machine with two modalities can have a water wash cycle in the same household dry cleaning system that uses fabric care materials. Alternatively, the washed fabric article can be used in a domestic dry cleaning system for pretreatment.

(Fabric care substances)
The fabric care substances of the present invention can be in any easily distributable or flowable form, such as thixotropic gels, shear thinning liquids, liquids, gels, powders, granules, pastes, flakes, suspensions, microparticles, Nanoparticles and mixtures thereof may be used. Preferably the fabric care material of the present invention is selected from the group consisting of at least one solvent, at least one surfactant, at least one additive, and mixtures thereof.

(1) Solvent The solvent of the present invention may contain one or more solvents which are preferably lipophilic fluids. As used herein, “lipophilic fluid” means any liquid or mixture of liquids that is not miscible with water up to 20% by weight of water. In general, suitable lipophilic fluids can be completely liquid at ambient temperature and pressure and are easily melted solids, such as those that become liquid at temperatures in the range of about 0 ° C to about 60 ° C. It can be, or it can comprise a mixture of liquid and vapor phases at ambient temperature and pressure, for example at 25 ° C. and a pressure of 101.3 kPa (1 atm).

  The lipophilic fluids herein are non-flammable or have a relatively high flash point and / or low VOC characteristics that are equal to or preferably above those of conventional known dry cleaning fluids. Where these terms have their conventional meaning as used in the dry cleaning industry.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable lipophilic fluid materials include siloxanes, other silicones, hydrocarbons, glycol ethers, glycerin derivatives such as glycerin ethers, perfluoroamines, perfluoro and hydrofluoroether solvents, low volatility non-fluorinated Organic solvents, diol solvents, other environmentally friendly solvents, and mixtures thereof.

  As used herein, “siloxane” refers to a silicone fluid that is non-polar and insoluble in water or lower alcohols. Linear siloxanes (see, eg, US Pat. Nos. 5,443,747 and 5,977,040) and cyclic siloxanes are useful herein, including octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (tetramer), And cyclic siloxanes selected from the group consisting of dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (hexamer), and preferably decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (pentamer, commonly referred to as “D5”). Preferred siloxanes comprise greater than about 50% cyclic siloxane pentamer, more preferably greater than about 75% cyclic siloxane pentamer, most preferably at least about 90% cyclic siloxane pentamer. Also included herein is a siloxane that is a mixture of cyclic siloxanes having at least about 90% (preferably at least about 95%) pentamers and less than about 10% (preferably less than about 5%) tetramers and / or hexamers. Preferred for use.

  Lipophilic fluids can include newer types including any portion of the dry cleaning solvent, particularly fluorinated solvents or perfluoroamines. Some perfluoroamines, such as perfluorotributylamine, are not suitable for use as lipophilic fluids, but exist as one of many adjuvants that may be present in compositions containing lipophilic fluids. Also good.

Other suitable lipophilic fluids include, but are not limited to, diols solvent system, e.g., higher diols such as C ₆ or C ₈ or higher diols, cyclic and both acyclic type And the like, as well as mixtures thereof.

  Non-limiting examples of low volatility non-fluorinated organic solvents include, for example, OLEAN® and other polyol esters, or certain relatively non-volatile biodegradable medium chain branched petroleum Fractions.

  Non-limiting examples of glycol ethers include propylene glycol methyl ether, propylene glycol n-propyl ether, propylene glycol t-butyl ether, propylene glycol n-butyl ether, dipropylene glycol methyl ether, dipropylene glycol n-propyl ether, dipropylene glycol Examples include t-butyl ether, dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether, tripropylene glycol methyl ether, tripropylene glycol n-propyl ether, tripropylene glycol t-butyl ether, and tripropylene glycol n-butyl ether.

  In addition to siloxane, non-limiting examples of other silicone solvents are well known in the literature (see, for example, Kirk Othmer, “Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology”), GE Silicones (GE Available from a number of commercial sources including Silicones, Toshiba Silicone, Bayer, and Dow Corning. For example, one suitable silicone solvent is SF-1528 available from GE Silicones.

式中、式（Ｉ）のＲ^１、Ｒ^２、及びＲ^３は、それぞれ独立して、Ｈ、分枝鎖又は直鎖、置換又は非置換Ｃ_１〜Ｃ_３０アルキル、Ｃ_２〜Ｃ_３０アルケニル、Ｃ_１〜Ｃ_３０アルコキシカルボニル、Ｃ_３〜Ｃ_３０アルキレンオキシアルキル、Ｃ_１〜Ｃ_３０アシルオキシ、Ｃ_７〜Ｃ_３０アルキレンアリール；Ｃ_４〜Ｃ_３０シクロアルキル；Ｃ_６〜Ｃ_３０アリール；及びこれらの混合物から選択される。式（Ｉ）のＲ^１、Ｒ^２、及びＲ^３の２以上が共にＣ_３〜Ｃ_８芳香族又は非芳香族、複素環式又は非複素環式環を形成することができる。 Non-limiting examples of glycerin derivative solvents include substances having the following structure:
Non-limiting examples of glycerin derivative solvents suitable for use in the method and / or apparatus of the present invention include glycerin derivatives having the following formula (I):

Wherein R ¹ , R ² and R ³ in formula (I) are each independently H, branched or straight chain, substituted or unsubstituted C ₁ -C ₃₀ alkyl, C ₂ -C ₃₀ alkenyl. C ₁ -C ₃₀ alkoxycarbonyl, C ₃ -C ₃₀ alkyleneoxyalkyl, C ₁ -C ₃₀ acyloxy, C ₇ -C ₃₀ alkylene aryl; C ₄ -C ₃₀ cycloalkyl; C ₆ -C ₃₀ aryl; Selected from a mixture of Two or more of R ¹ , R ² , and R ³ in formula (I) can together form a C _{3 to} C ₈ aromatic or non-aromatic, heterocyclic or non-heterocyclic ring.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable glycerin derivative solvents include 2,3-bis (1,1-dimethylethoxy) -1-propanol; 2,3-dimethoxy-1-propanol; 3-methoxy-2-cyclopentoxy- 1-propanol; 3-methoxy-1-cyclopentoxy-2-propanol; carbonic acid (2-hydroxy-1-methoxymethyl) ethyl ester methyl ester; glycerol carbonate, and mixtures thereof.

  Non-limiting examples of other environmentally friendly solvents include an oleophilic fluid having an ozone generating capacity of about 0 to about 0.31, a lipophilic property having a vapor pressure of about 0 to about 13.3 Pa (0 to about 0.1 mmHg). Examples include fluids and / or lipophilic fluids having a vapor pressure higher than 13.3 Pa (0.1 mmHg), but having an ozone generating capacity of about 0 to about 0.31. Non-limiting examples of such lipophilic fluids not previously described include carbonate solvents (ie, methyl carbonate, ethyl carbonate, ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, glycerin carbonate), and / or succinate solvents (ie, , Dimethyl succinate).

  As used herein, “ozone reactivity” is an indicator of the ability of a VOC to form ozone in the atmosphere. It is measured as grams of ozone formed per gram of volatile organics. Methods for determining ozone reactivity are described in W.W. P. L. “Development of Ozone Reactivity Scales of Volatile Organic Compounds,” Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 44, 881-899, further discussed in 1994. The “vapor pressure” used can be measured by a technique defined by the California Air Resources Board method 310.

  Preferably, the lipophilic fluid is a cyclopentasiloxane (“D5”) that is greater than 50% by weight of the lipophilic fluid, and / or has a similar volatility and is optionally supplemented by other silicone solvents. Includes chain analogs.

(2) Surfactant Suitable surfactants for use in the present invention include the general formulas (II) and (III):
_{(II) Y u - (L} t -X v) x -Y 'w
(III) L _y- (X _v -Y _u ) _x -L ' _z
As well as mixtures thereof.

Where L and L ′ in formulas (II) and (III) are solvent compatibilizing (or lipophilic) moieties, which are independently selected from:
(A) C ₁ -C ₂₂ alkyl or C ₄ -C ₁₂ alkoxy, straight or branched, cyclic or acyclic, saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted;
(B) Siloxanes having the following formula (IV):
M _a D _b D ′ _c D ″ _d
(IV)
Where a in formula (IV) is 0-2; b in formula (IV) is 0-1000; c in formula (IV) is 0-50; d in formula (IV) is 0. -50, provided that a + c + d in formula (IV) is at least 1;
M in formula (IV) is R ¹ _3-e X _e SiO _1/2 , where R ^{1 in} formula (IV) is independently H or an alkyl group, and X in formula (IV) is A hydroxyl group and e in formula (IV) is 0 or 1;
D in formula (IV) is R ⁴ ₂ SiO _2/2 , wherein R ^{4 in} formula (IV) is independently H or an alkyl group;
D ′ in formula (IV) is R ⁵ ₂ SiO _2/2 , where R ⁵ in formula (IV) is independently H, an alkyl group, or (CH ₂ ) _f (C ₆ Q ₄ ) _{g O- (C 2 H 4 O)} h - (C 3 H 6 O) i a _{(C k H 2k) j -R} 3, provided that at least one ^{R 5} of formula _{(IV), (CH 2)} f _{(C 6 Q 4) g O-} (C 2 H 4 O) h - with the proviso that _(C 3 _{H 6} O) a _{i (C k H 2k) j} -R 3 ( formula (V)), wherein And R ³ in formula (V) is independently H, an alkyl group, or an alkoxy group, f in formula (V) is 1 to 10, g in formula (V) is 0 or 1, H of Formula (V) is 1-50, i of Formula (V) is 0-50, j of Formula (V) is 0-50, k of Formula (V) is 4-8. Yes; C ₆ Q _{4 in} formula (V) Is unsubstituted or substituted; Q in formula (V) is independently selected from H, C _1-10 alkyl, C _2-10 alkenyl, and mixtures thereof; and D in formula (IV) ″ Is R ⁶ ₂ SiO _2/2 , where R ⁶ in formula (IV) is independently H, an alkyl group, or (CH ₂ ) _l (C ₆ Q ₄ ) _m (A) _n -[(T) _o- (A ') _p- ] _q- (T') _rZ (G) _s Formula (VI), where l is 1-10; m in Formula (VI) is 0 in formula (VI) is 0-5; o in formula (VI) is 0-3; p in formula (VI) is 0 or 1; in formula (VI) q is 0-10; r in formula (VI) is 0-3; s in formula (VI) is 0-3; C ₆ Q _{4 in} formula (VI) is unsubstituted or substituted. Yes; Q in formula (VI) is independent _{Te, H, C 1 to 10 alkyl, C 2 to 10} alkenyl, and mixtures thereof; A and A 'are each independently of formula (VI), an ester, keto, ether, thio, amido, amino, A linking moiety representing C _1-4 fluoroalkyl, C _1-4 fluoroalkenyl, branched or straight chain polyalkylene oxide, phosphate, sulfonyl, sulfate, ammonium, and mixtures thereof; Each T ′ is independently C _1-30 linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl or aryl, unsubstituted or substituted; Z in formula (VI) is hydrogen, carboxylic acid, hydroxy, phosphate ( phosphato), phosphate esters, sulfonyls, sulfonates, sulfates, branched or linear polyalkylene oxides, Tolyl, _{glyceryl, C 1 to 30} alkyl or _{C 2 to 10} alkenyl that is substituted aryl or unsubstituted _{aryl, C 1 to 10 alkyl, C 2 to 10} alkenyl that is substituted with carbohydrate or unsubstituted carbohydrate, or ammonium G in formula (VI) is an anion such as H ⁺ , Na ⁺ , Li ⁺ , K ⁺ , NH ₄ ⁺ , Ca ⁺² , Mg ⁺² , Cl ⁻ , Br ⁻ , I ⁻ , mesylate or tosylate, or A cation; and D ″ in formula (IV) can be terminated with a C ₁ -C ₄ alkyl or hydroxy group;
Y and Y ′ in formulas (II) and (III) are hydrophilic moieties, which are hydroxy; polyhydroxy; C ₁ -C ₃ alkoxy; mono- or di-alkanolamine, mono- or di-alkanolamide; C ₁ -C ₄ alkyl substituted alkanolamines; substituted heterocycles containing O, S, N; sulfates; carboxylates; independently selected from carbonates; Y and / or Y ′ in formulas (II) and (III) When is ethoxy (EO) or propoxy (PO), it must be terminated with R of formula (II) and (III), which is selected from the group consisting of:
(I) a 4- to 8-membered ring, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms; and (ii) a linear or branched chain having about 1 to about 30 carbon atoms A branched, saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted, cyclic or acyclic, aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical;
X of formula (II) and (III), O; S; N; P ; O, S, N, P is _C 1 _{-C 22} alkyl that has entered, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, Substituted or unsubstituted, cyclic or acyclic, aliphatic or aromatic; glycidyl, ester, amide, amino, PO ₄ ²⁻ , HPO ₄ ⁻ , PO ₃ ²⁻ , HPO ₃ ⁻ Bonds, which are protonated or deprotonated;
U and w in formulas (II) and (III) are integers independently selected from 0-20, provided that u + w ≧ 1;
T in formulas (II) and (III) is an integer from 1 to 10;
V in formulas (II) and (III) is an integer from 0 to 10;
X in formulas (II) and (III) is an integer from 1 to 20; and y and z in formulas (II) and (III) are integers independently selected from 1 to 10.

Non-limiting examples of surfactants having the above formula include:
(1) Alkanolamine / alkanolamide;
(2) Phophate / phosphonate ester;
(3) Gemini surfactants including but not limited to geminidiol, geminiamide alkoxylate, geminiaminoalkoxylate;
(4) end-treated nonionic surfactant;
(5) end-treated silicone surfactants such as nonionic silicone ethoxylates, silicone amine derivatives;
(6) alkyl alkoxylates;
(7) polyol surfactants; and (8) mixtures thereof.

  As another class of surfactants, siloxane surfactants can be mentioned. The siloxane surfactant in this application may be a siloxane polymer for other applications. Siloxane surfactants typically have a weight average molecular weight of 0.0008 to 0.03 ag (500 to 20,000 daltons). Such materials derived from poly (dimethylsiloxane) are well known in the art. In the present invention, not all such siloxane-based surfactants are suitable, but it is that such surfactants have improved relative to the level of cleaning provided by the lipophilic fluid itself. This is because it does not result in cleaning of dirt.

Suitable siloxane surfactants include polyether siloxanes having the following formula (VII):
M _a D _b D ′ _c D ″ _d M ′ _2-a
(VII)
Where a in formula (VII) is 0-2; b in formula (VII) is 0-1000; c in formula (VII) is 0-50; d in formula (VII) is 0. -50, provided that a + c + d in formula (IV) is at least 1;
M in formula (VII) is R ¹ _3-e X _e SiO _1/2 , wherein R ^{1 in} formula (VII) is independently H or an alkyl group, and X in formula (VII) is Is a hydroxyl group, and e in formula (VII) is 0 or 1;
M 'is of formula ^(VII), a _R 2 _{3 SiO 1/2,} wherein ^{R 2} of formula (VII) is independently H, alkyl, or _{(CH 2) f (C 6} Q 4) g _{O- (C 2 H 4 O)} h - is _{(C 3 H 6 O) i} (C k H 2k) j -R 3 ( formula (VIII)), provided that at least one of ^{R 2} of formula (VII) _{, (CH 2) f (C} 6 Q 4) g O- (C 2 H 4 O) h - with the proviso that the _{(C 3 H 6 O) i} (C k H 2k) j -R 3, wherein And R ³ in formula (VIII) is independently H, an alkyl group, or an alkoxy group, f in formula (VIII) is 1 to 10, g in formula (VIII) is 0 or 1, H in formula (VIII) is 1-50, i in formula (VIII) is 0-50, j in formula (VIII) is 0-50, K in formula (VIII) is 4-8; C ₆ Q ₄ in formula (VIII) is unsubstituted or substituted; Q in formula (VIII) is independently H, C _1-10 alkyl , C _2-10 alkenyl, and mixtures thereof;
D in formula (VII) is R ⁴ ₂ SiO _2/2 , wherein R ^{4 in} formula (VII) is independently H or an alkyl group;
D ′ in formula (VII) is R ⁵ ₂ SiO _2/2 , wherein R ⁵ in formula (VII) is independently R ² in formula (VII), provided that at least 1 in formula (VII) The two R ⁵ are: (CH ₂ ) _f (C ₆ Q ₄ ) _g O— (C ₂ H ₄ O) _h — (C ₃ H ₆ O) _i (C _k H _2k ) _j —R ³ (formula (IX )), Wherein R ³ in formula (IX) is independently H, an alkyl group, or an alkoxy group, f in formula (IX) is 1 to 10, and formula (IX) ) Is 0 or 1, h in formula (IX) is 1-50, i in formula (IX) is 0-50, j in formula (IX) is 0-50, K in (IX) is 4-8, C ₆ Q ₄ in formula (IX) is unsubstituted or substituted; Q in formula (IX) is independently H, C _1-10 alkyl, C _{2 10} alkenyl, and the mixtures thereof, and D '' is of formula ^(VII), a _R 6 _{2 SiO 2/2,} wherein ^{R 6} of formula (VII) is independently, H, alkyl group , or _{(CH 2) l (C 6} Q 4) m (A) n - [(T) o - (A ') p -] q - (T') r Z (G) s ( formula (X)) Where l in formula (X) is 1-10; m in formula (X) is 0 or 1; n in formula (X) is 0-5; o in formula (X) 0 in formula (X) is 0 or 1; q in formula (X) is 0-10; r in formula (X) is 0-3; formula (X) 's s be a 0 to 3; _C 6 _{Q 4} of formula (X) is unsubstituted or substituted; the Q of the formula (X) are _{independently, H, C 1 to 10 alkyl, C 2 to 10} Selected from alkenyl, and mixtures thereof Independently each A and A 'of formula (X), an ester, keto, ether, thio, amido, _{amino, C 1 to 4 fluoroalkyl, C 1 to 4} fluoro alkenyl, branched or straight chain polyalkylene oxide , Phosphate, sulfonyl, sulfate, ammonium, and mixtures thereof; T and T ′ in formula (X) are each independently C _1-30 linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl or aryl Z in formula (X) is hydrogen, carboxylic acid, hydroxy, phosphate, phosphate ester, sulfonyl, sulfonate, sulfate, branched or linear polyalkylene oxide, nitrile , glyceryl _substituted with _{C 1 to 30} alkyl or _{C 2 to 10} alkenyl a Lumpur or unsubstituted _{aryl, C 1 to 10} alkyl or _{C 2 to 10} alkenyl substituted carbohydrate or unsubstituted carbohydrate, or be ammonium; G of formula ^(X), H ^+, Na +, Li Anions or cations such as ⁺ , K ⁺ , NH ₄ ⁺ , Ca ⁺² , Mg ⁺² , Cl ⁻ , Br ⁻ , I ⁻ , mesylate or tosylate.

  Examples of the types of siloxane surfactants described hereinabove are EP-1,043,443A1, EP-1,041,189, and PCT International Publication No. WO01 / 34,706 (all GE Silicones ( GE Silicones)), and US Pat. No. 5,676,705, US Pat. No. 5,683,977, US Pat. No. 5,683,473, and EP 1,092,803 A1 (all Lever Brothers ) May be found in).

  Non-limiting commercial examples of suitable siloxane surfactants include TSF4446 (from General Electric Silicones), XS69-B5476 (from General Electric Silicones); Genamine ( Jenamine HSX (from DelCon) and Y12147 (from OSi Specialties).

  Yet another preferred class of materials suitable for surfactant components has organic properties. A preferred material is an organosulfosuccinate surfactant having a carbon chain of about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms. Most preferred are organosulfosuccinates containing dialkyl chains, each having a carbon chain of about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms. Also preferred are chains containing aryl or alkylaryl substituted or unsubstituted, branched or straight chain, saturated or unsaturated groups. Non-limiting commercial examples of suitable organosulfosuccinate surfactants include the trade names Aerosol OT (registered trademark) and Aerosol TR-70 (registered trademark) (from Cytec) Is available as

  The surfactant component, when present in the fabric care composition, is preferably about 1% to about 99%, more preferably 2% to about 75%, even more preferably about 5% by weight of the composition. % By weight to about 60% by weight.

  When the fabric care composition is diluted with a lipophilic fluid to prepare the cleaning solution, the surfactant is preferably about 0.01% to about 10%, more preferably about 0.02% by weight of the cleaning solution. % To about 5% by weight, even more preferably about 0.05% to about 2% by weight.

(3) Polar solvent The additional fabric care substance may comprise one or more polar solvents. Non-limiting examples of polar solvents include: water, alcohols, glycols, polyglycols, ethers, carbonates, dibasic esters, ketones, other oxygenated solvents, and mixtures thereof. Further examples of alcohols include: propanol, ethanol, C ₁ -C ₃₀ alcohols such as isopropyl alcohol, diols such as benzyl alcohol, and 1,2-hexanediol. DOWANOL® series by Dow Chemical, such as DOWANOL® TPM, TPnP, DPnB, DPnP, TPnB, PPh, DPM, DPMA, DB, and others Examples of glycols and polyglycols useful as polar solvents. Further examples include propylene glycol, butylene glycol, polybutylene glycol, and more hydrophobic glycols. Examples of carbonate solvents are ethylene, propylene, and butylene carbonates, such as those available under the trade name JEFFSOL®. Polar solvents can be further identified by dispersibility (δ _D ), polarity (δ _P ) and hydrogen bond (δ _H ) Hansen solubility parameters. Preferred polar solvents or polar solvent mixtures have partial polar (f _P ) and partial hydrogen bond (f _H ) values of f _P > 0.02 and f _H > 0.10, where f _P = δ _P / (Δ _D + δ _P + δ _H ) and f _H = δ _H / (δ _D + δ _P + δ _H ), more preferably f _P > 0.05 and f _H > 0.20, most preferably f _P > 0. .07 and f _H > 0.30.

  In the fabric care composition, the concentration of the polar solvent is from about 0% to about 70%, preferably from about 1% to about 50%, even more preferably from about 1% to about% by weight of the fabric care composition. It can be 30% by weight.

  When the fabric care composition includes an amino functional silicone as the only emulsifier, the preferred concentration of polar solvent is from about 0.01% to about 2%, preferably from about 0.05% by weight of the fabric care composition. About 0.8 wt%, even more preferably about 0.1 wt% to about 0.5 wt%.

  When the fabric care composition comprises a higher concentration of polar solvent, the fabric care composition is preferably from about 2% to about 25%, more preferably from about 5% to about 20% by weight of the fabric care composition. And even more preferably from about 8% to about 15% by weight.

(4) Fabric care adjuvants Some suitable fabric care adjuvants or additives include builders, enzymes, bleach activators, bleach catalysts, bleach enhancers, bleaches, alkaline sources, antibacterial agents, colorants. , Fragrance, professional fragrance, finishing aid, lime soap dispersant, odor inhibitor, odor neutralizer, coloring care agent, polymer transfer inhibitor, crystal growth inhibitor, photobleaching agent, heavy metal ion encapsulant, discoloration Inhibitors, antimicrobial agents, antioxidants, anti-redeposition agents, soil release polymers, electrolytes, pH adjusters, thickeners, abrasives, divalent or trivalent ions, metal ion salts, enzyme stabilizers, corrosion Inhibitors, diamines or polyamines and / or their alkoxylates, soap foam stabilizing polymers, solvents, processing aids, fabric softeners, wrinkle release agents, starches, regenerative agents, body agents, optical brighteners , Hydrotrope, soap bubbles or bubbles Control agents, suds or foam promoter, and mixtures thereof, without limitation.

  If desired, the fabric care aid may include a processing aid. Processing aids promote the formation of the cleaning composition by maintaining the flowability and / or homogeneity of the cleaning composition and / or assisting in the dilution process. Processing aids suitable as solvents, preferably solvents other than those mentioned above, include hydrotropes and / or surfactants, preferably surfactants other than those described with respect to the surfactant components. Particularly preferred processing aids are protic solvents such as fatty alcohols, diols, triols, and nonionic surfactants such as ethoxylated fatty alcohols.

  When present in the cleaning composition, the processing aid is preferably from about 0.02% to about 10%, more preferably from about 0.05% to about 10%, even more preferably from the cleaning composition. Is contained in an amount of about 0.1 wt% to about 10 wt%. The processing aid is preferably about 1% to about 75%, more preferably about 5% to about 50% by weight of the cleaning solution when the cleaning composition is diluted with a lipophilic fluid to prepare the cleaning solution. included.

  Suitable odor inhibitors that may be used as desired as finishes include agents that include cyclodextrins, odor neutralizers, odor blockers, and mixtures thereof. Suitable odor neutralizers include aldehydes, flavanoids, metallic salts, water soluble polymers, zeolites, activated carbon, and mixtures thereof.

  Useful perfumes and perfume ingredients include a wide variety of natural and synthetic chemical ingredients, including but not limited to aldehydes, ketones, esters, and the like. Also included are various natural extracts and natural extracts, which are complex of ingredients such as orange oil, lemon oil, rose extract, lavender, musk, patchouli, balsam extract, sandalwood oil, pine oil, cedar etc. Various mixtures can be included. The finished perfume can also contain a very complex mixture of such ingredients. Pro-fragrances are also useful in the present invention. Such substances are their precursors or mixtures thereof that can react chemically to release the perfume, for example by hydrolysis.

Bleaching agents, particularly oxygen bleaching agents, are another type of fabric care material suitable for use as the cleaning aid of the present invention. This is especially the case for nonanoyloxybenzenesulfonate and / or any of its linear or branched higher or lower homologues and / or any of tetraacetylethylenediamine and / or its derivatives or phthaloylimide peroxycaproic acid Derivatives of (PAP; available from Ausimont SpA under the trade name Euroco), or other imide- or amide-substituted bleach activators, including the lactam type, or more generally hydrophilic and Activated and catalyzed by bleach activators such as mixtures of any of the hydrophobic bleach activators and / or hydrophobic derivatives, in particular acyl derivatives including those of C ₆ -C ₁₆ substituted oxybenzene sulfonates It is a case about a form.

  Also suitable are organic or inorganic peracids, including both PAP and other than PAP. Suitable organic or inorganic peracids include percarboxylic acids and salts; percarbonates and salts; perimidic acids and salts; peroxymonosulfuric acid and salts; persulfates such as monopersulfate; diperoxide decanedioic acid (DPDA) Peroxyacids such as: magnesium peroxyphthalate; perlauric acid; perbenzoic acid and alkyl perbenzoic acid; and mixtures thereof.

  The cleaning enzyme may be utilized as a fabric care adjuvant. Bleach catalysts, including proteases, amylases, cellulases, lipases, etc., as well as macrocycles with manganese or similar transition metals, may be used at very low or less common but higher concentrations. Catalytic fabric care adjuvants such as enzymes can be used in "forward" or "reverse" mode of operation. To convert fatty acids into esters, thereby increasing the solubility of the enzyme in the lipophilic fluid, for example lipolase or other hydrolase, optionally in the presence of an alcohol, may be used as an adjunct.

  Finishing polymers may also be used as fabric care adjuvants. Non-limiting examples of commercially available finishing polymers include Copolymer 958 (trademark) and weight of about 0.16ag (100,000 Daltons) weight average molecular weight available from GAF Chemicals Corporation. Polyvinylpyrrolidone / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, such as copolymer 937, having an average molecular weight of about 1.6ag (1,000,000 daltons); CARTARETIN F-4 available from Sandoz Chemicals Corporation ) (Registered trademark) and adipic acid / dimethylaminohydroxypropyldiethylenetriamine copolymer such as F-23; of DIAFORMER Z-SM (registered trademark) available from Mitsubishi Chemicals Corporation Methacryloylue Rubetaine / methacrylate copolymer; of Vinex 2019® available from Air Products and Chemicals or MOWEO1® available from Clariant Polyvinyl alcohol copolymer resins such as; adipic acid / epoxypropyldiethylenetriamine copolymers such as DELSETTE 101® available from Hercules Incorporated; Cypro available from Cytec Industries Polyamine resins such as 515 (CYPRO 515) ®; polyquaternary amine resins such as KYMENE 557H® available from Hercules Incorporated; and from BASF Polyvinyl pyrrolidone / acrylic acid, such as the ability of Sokalan EG310 (SOKALAN EG 310) (registered trademark).

  The fabric care adjuvant may also be an antistatic agent. Any suitable known antistatic agent used in conventional laundry and dry cleaning is suitable as the fabric care aid of the present invention. Particularly suitable as antistatic agents are some of the fabric softeners known to provide an antistatic effect. For example, a fabric softener having an aliphatic acyl group having an iodine value of more than 20 such as N, N-di (tallowoyl-oxy-ethyl) -N, N-dimethylammonium methyl sulfate. However, it should be understood that the term antistatic agent is not limited to only this portion of fabric softener and encompasses all antistatic agents.

  Insect and moth repellent may also be used as a fabric care supplement. Preferred insect and moth repellents are perfume ingredients such as citronellol, citronellal, citral, linalool, cedar extract, geranium oil, sandalwood oil, 2- (diethylphenoxy) ethanol, 1-dodecene and the like. Other examples of insect and / or moth repellents are US Pat. Nos. 4,449,987, 4,693,890, 4,696,676, 4,933,371, 5 , 030,660, 5,196,200, and B.I. D. BDMookherjee et al. “Semio Activity of Flavor and Fragrance molecules on various Insect Species”, Bioactive Volatile Compounds from Plants , ASC Symposium Series 525, R.C. R. Teranishi, R.T. G. R.G.Buttery, and H.B. Published by H. Sugisawa, 1993, disclosed on pages 35-48.

(5) Additional fabric care materials Additional fabric care materials suitable for use herein include traditional fabric care found in such consumer products typically used in conventional water-based cleaning systems. Such products may be exemplified by laundry detergent products, including but not limited to TIDE®, ARIEL®, GAIN®, thia (CHEER) (registered trademark), IVORY SNOW (registered trademark), BOLD (registered trademark), BONUZ (registered trademark), DASH (registered trademark), Dash-2 IN 1 (DASH 2-IN-1) (registered trademark), MYTH (registered trademark), POP (registered trademark), Lindex (RINDEX) (registered trademark), VIZIR (registered trademark) ), Wash and -WASH & GO (R); for fabric softening products, but not limited to, DOWNY (R), LENOR (R), and BOUNCE (R) For fabric refreshed products, including but not limited to FEBREZE®; for pre-treated products, including but not limited to ERA®; bleaching Examples of drug products include, but are not limited to, ACE®, and household fabric care products such as DRYEL®, as well as other laundry not specifically mentioned here. Related products.

(Replacement materials for household dry cleaning systems)
Household dry cleaning system replacement materials include parts of a home dry cleaning system, such as those discussed above, that need to be replaced to continue to function at the desired performance level. This is in contrast to the more durable parts of the home dry cleaning system, such as the fabric article chamber 1, door 59, or other similar parts of the home dry cleaning system.

  Household dry cleaning system replacement materials may require frequent replacement. As used herein, “frequently” may refer to replacement after each use of the home dry cleaning system, or is not limited to, every 5 years, every 3 years, every year, 6 Monthly, may refer to a periodic change including every month, or the change may be when the fabric care substance is changed.

  The filter-filter can be any material and can be in any form that functions in a domestic dry cleaning system. The filter may be associated with the removal of solid, liquid, or gaseous substances used in household dry cleaning systems. The filter may be reproducible for a period of time until replacement is recommended.

  As discussed above in the home dry cleaning system 70, preferably the filter 6 may be any conventionally used filter, as well as, but not limited to, a FULFO® basket strainer, Or pleated cartridges such as those manufactured by Parker Filtration, such as US mesh 20-100 (840 micron to 149 micron filter) cartridge filters. In one embodiment, the filter 6 can be replaced with a new, identical but unused filter 6, and the removed filter 6 is discarded or resold or reused by a third party. Can be reused. In another embodiment, the filter 6 may be self-cleaning until it is recommended to replace every month or every 3 to 5 years.

  Screens—Screens that may be utilized in home dry cleaning systems may need to be replaced as well. Screens can also be used to control solid waste in household dry cleaning systems.

  Storage tanks-storage tanks, large or small, may be discarded and replaced after a single use, or storage tanks may be refilled several times before replacement is recommended Good. The storage tank may contain any known material, but is preferably a material that can be reused or environmentally friendly. Such materials include, but are not limited to, plastic, metal, coated paper, or any combination thereof. The storage tank can take the form of a cartridge that can be used until it is empty, and can then be replaced with a similar cartridge. Smaller amounts of material, such as cleaning aids, may utilize cartridges, while larger amounts of material, such as solvents, utilize storage tanks.

(Identification of desired consumer benefits)
In order to effectively sell consumer products, the consumer's specific requirements or desired benefits must be recognized and then addressed. Identification of consumer demands or desired benefits can also be achieved by any known means, such as surveys, questionnaires, Internet responses, free samples, consumer sentiment, consumer panel tests, etc. It is. Once the consumer's demand or desired benefit is identified, an appropriate consumer product can then be developed to address that demand or desired benefit.

(Consumer's desired benefit for fabric treatment)
Traditionally, consumer demands or benefits desired in the laundry field primarily relate to cleaning fabric articles. As used herein, “cleaning” means removing fabric, strengthening the fabric to maintain the color and quality of the fabric article. Another consumer desired benefit relates to fabric refreshment. As used herein, “refresh” addresses fabric odor and fabric feel such as flexibility, wrinkles, and antistatic properties. The consumer's desired benefit further relates to fabric sizing or conditioning, which deals with anti-wear, anti-stain or waterproof, anti-pilling properties.

  The various consumer benefits that can be delivered in consumer laundry products require the use of various and various classes of fabric treatment materials.

(Kits and / or products)
Identified consumer products may require the use of a combination of fabric care substances or may be more effectively addressed through the use of a combination of fabric care substances. The fabric care substances may be packaged separately and then combined together to form a kit. As used herein, “kit” means two or more fabric care substances packaged together. The kit may include fabric care materials, household dry cleaning system replacement materials, water-based traditional fabric care materials, and any combination thereof.

  In one embodiment of the invention, the kit may be the subject of addressing specific consumer issues. Non-limiting examples include new user kits that provide basic materials such as fabric care substances and household dry cleaning system replacement materials needed to begin using a home dry cleaning system; Infant-themed kits that provide fabric care products for; sports-themed kits that provide fabric care substances that provide grass and mud soil cleaning; for example, male consumers who may prefer a particular scent A male-themed kit for providing a fabric care product for or targeting a desired benefit of a male consumer; for example or for a female consumer who may prefer a particular scent Women-themed kits that provide fabric care products that target consumer's desired benefits; provide fabric care substances that target pet odor The kit can be mentioned the smell associated with and smoking to the subject of smokers that target; that Tsu door kit to the subject of.

  In another embodiment of the present invention, the kit is assembled by packaging together for the convenience of the consumer the primary material of the system of the present invention, or consumable materials that often need to be replaced or replenished. Also good. For example, the kit may include a general detergent composition; a filter; optionally one or more fabric care additives, such as a surfactant; and optionally one or more household dry cleaning system replacement materials.

  In a further embodiment of the invention, a fabric treatment composition containing one or more fabric treatment materials and / or additives is provided in a container having a set of instructions associated with the container. Examples of fabric treatment compositions suitable for use in the present invention include, but are not limited to, US Pat. No. 6,670,317; US Pat. No. 6,706,677; US Pat. No. 6,746. U.S. Patent No. 6,660,703; U.S. Patent No. 6,734,153; U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2003 / 0087793A1; U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2003 / 00603969A1; U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2003 / 0119699A1. And the compositions disclosed in US Patent Application Publication No. 2003/0119711 A1; and US Patent Application Publication No. 2003/0119709 A1. Compositions, adjuvants, or additives may be delivered to sellers and / or consumers without a lipophilic fluid content; a fabric treatment composition containing a lipophilic fluid is delivered with a lipophilic fluid. It is understood that the prepared compositions, adjuvants, or additives may be produced together in combination before or during the home laundry process.

  As used herein, “accompanying” means that the instructions are printed on the container itself or on a printed label affixed to the container, or a booklet, printed advertisement, to convey the instructions to the consumer. , Electronic or Internet advertisements, and / or verbal demonstrations, which are either displayed in a different manner, including but not limited to.

  The sequence of instructions includes, but is not limited to, instructions that direct the user to dial a specific telephone number, and instructions to one or more compositions selected based on the desired effect are verbal Given by interaction; instructions that direct the user to a particular computer website, where instructions to one or more compositions selected based on the desired effect are displayed electronically, or these Combinations are listed.

  The series of instructions may be pictures, letters, alphanumeric characters, or a combination thereof.

  In one embodiment, the sequence of instructions guides the user to select and / or combine one or more fabric treatment compositions or additives to achieve the desired benefits. For example, a basic or general detergent composition may be useful for general purpose cleaning in the home dry cleaning system of the present invention. For some soils that are very difficult to remove (eg grass, coffee, or blood stains), a typical detergent composition is one or more of a specific additive or a composition containing a specific additive. May be combined with the system to enhance the stain removal performance of the system. Instructions include various types of stains, corresponding additives, and effective amounts of specific additives recommended to enhance or deliver the desired benefit (even if given in one or more dosage units). May be included). The additive or additive-containing composition may be packaged in a single dose package or a multi-dose dispenser. The dispenser can also include dispensing means, such as spouts, pumps, spray nozzles, and measuring means for precise dosing, such as precision, calibrated or inscribed cups, droppers, syringes and the like. The dispensing means can also be precision, graduated or inscribed to serve as a measuring means. The instructions are also applied during the laundry process in the device with a pretreatment composition applied to the fabric article prior to the laundry process of the home dry cleaning system to enhance or deliver the desired benefit. The user may be guided to choose in combination with typical detergent compositions and / or additives.

  In another embodiment, the set of instructions is for generating a subject-focused combination, such as a subject that targets a pet's odor, a subject that targets a smoking odor, a subject that men or women prefer. The user may be directed to select and / or combine various compositions and additives.

(Seller)
The fabric care substance or kit of the present invention is then distributed to the seller. As used herein, “seller” means any distributor, store, Internet sales provider, or any other that provides such fabric care substances or kits directly or indirectly to consumers. Means the existence of

  While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.

  All documents cited are, in relevant part, incorporated herein by reference, but the citation of any document should not be construed as an admission that it is prior art with respect to the present invention.

1 is a schematic diagram of a home dry cleaning system for use according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cutaway side view of a home dry cleaning system for use in the present invention.

Claims (11)

A method for providing a custom fabric care composition for use in a home non-aqueous laundry system comprising the following steps:
(A) identifying the desired fabric treatment effect;
(B) Providing a product that includes:
At least one composition comprising an effective amount of a fabric treatment material to deliver the desired effect;
A container for containing the composition, and a series of instructions associated with the container;
(C) distributing the product to sellers as desired;
Wherein the composition is selected from the group consisting of general detergent compositions, additive compositions, pretreatment compositions, and mixtures thereof. The method of claim 1, wherein the sequence of instructions guides a user to use one or more elements that deliver the desired effect to a fabric article that is processed in a non-aqueous laundry process. But:
(1) General detergent composition;
(2) an additive composition for delivering the desired effect;
(3) a general detergent composition mixed with an effective amount of one or more additive compositions to enhance the desired effect;
(4) A pretreatment composition that is applied to a fabric article before the non-aqueous laundry process and a selection from the above (1), (2), or (3) that is applied to the fabric article in the non-aqueous laundry process A method comprising a combination with a composition to be made. The series of instructions is:
Instructions to one or more elements selected based on the desired effect;
Instructions that guide the user to dial a specific telephone number, wherein the instructions to one or more elements selected based on the desired effect are provided by verbal interaction;
Instructions that direct the user to a particular computer website, wherein the instructions to one or more elements selected based on the desired effect are displayed electronically; or a combination thereof; The method according to claim 1 or 2.   The method according to claim 1, wherein the series of instructions is a picture, a character, an alphanumeric character, or a combination thereof.   The series of instructions is provided by a method selected from the group consisting of a printed label affixed to the container, a printed matter printed on the container, a booklet, a printed advertisement, an electronic or Internet advertisement, and combinations thereof. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The selected fabric treatment material is:
a) fabric care substances;
6. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, selected from the group consisting of b) household dry cleaning system replacement material; and c) mixtures thereof.   7. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fabric care substance is selected from the group consisting of solvents, surfactants, fabric care adjuvants, and mixtures thereof.   8. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fabric care substance comprises a solvent that is a lipophilic fluid. The fabric care substance is:
(1) Siloxane surfactants;
(2) an organosulfosuccinate surfactant;
(3) alkanolamine / alkanolamide;
(4) phosphate / phosphonate ester;
(5) Gemini surfactant;
(6) end-treated nonionic surfactant;
(7) a terminal-treated silicone surfactant;
(8) alkyl alkoxylates;
9. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising (9) a polyol surfactant; and (10) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of mixtures thereof.   The fabric care substance is a builder, enzyme, bleach activator, bleach catalyst, bleach accelerator, bleach, alkaline source, antibacterial agent, colorant, fragrance, professional fragrance, finishing aid, lime soap dispersant, odor Inhibitors, odor neutralizers, polymer migration inhibitors, crystal growth inhibitors, photobleaching agents, heavy metal ion sequestering agents, anti-discoloration agents, antimicrobial agents, antioxidants, anti-redeposition agents, soil release polymers, electrolytes PH regulators, thickeners, abrasives, divalent or trivalent ions, metal ion salts, enzyme stabilizers, corrosion inhibitors, diamines or polyamines and / or their alkoxylates, soap foam stabilizing polymers, solvents, Claims comprising a fabric care aid selected from the group consisting of processing aids, fabric softeners, optical brighteners, hydrotropes, soap foam or foam inhibitors, soap foam or foam promoters, and mixtures thereof. Item 1 The method according to any one of.   11. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the household dry cleaning system replacement material is selected from filters, screens, storage tanks, and mixtures thereof.

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