HEAT-ACTIVATED CLEANING COMPOSITIONS WITH WRINKLE-RESISTANCE AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

The present invention relates to self-thickening, heat-activated cleaningcompositions that comprise a self-thickening surfactant system selected fromamong nonionic surfactants, a surfactant blend comprising an amphotericsurfactant optionally in combination with one or more anionic surfactants, ora combination of any of the foregoing. More specifically, the self-thickeningheat-activated cleaning compositions of the present invention permitconvenient use by the consumer in such non-commercial environments as home- orlaundromat style clothes dryers, without attendant difficulties such asunsightly residue on the treated garments, unacceptable seepage or leaching ofthe product during application and handling at ambient temperatures, etc., andavoids the need for extraneous or non-cleaning, non-performance enhancingthickeners or gelling agents. Also included in the present invention is theoptional use of higher ethylene oxide-containing alcohol ethoxylates whichtend to impart a wrinkle resistance to treated articles.