Patent ID: 6514924
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: C11D,D06L

Abstract:
A method for treating a fabric having a discrete stained area, wherein the fabric has a first side and a second side, the method is characterized by the steps of:(a) applying a spot cleaning composition to the discrete stained area of the fabric wherein the spot cleaning composition is characterized by, by weight; (i) from 0.01% to 2.5% of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, cationic, nonionic, zwitterionic, amphoteric and mixtures thereof; (ii) from 0.1% to 4%, of a glycol ether solvent; (iii) from 0.1% to 4% of a bleach; (iv) from 91% to 99% water; (b) contacting the first side of the fabric adjacent the stained area with an absorbent stain receiving article; (c) subjecting the second side of the fabric adjacent the stained area to a heat source; (d) optionally, concurrently or consecutively with Step (a), contacting the fabric adjacent the stained area with a treatment member; and (e) optionally, applying an aqueous rinsing solution to the fabric adjacent the stained area.