Patent ID: 8551933

Claim:
A laundry stain cleaning strip comprising: A. a backing layer; and B. an adhesive strip adjacent to said backing layer comprising: (i) at least 30% by weight of one or more water soluble polymers selected from the group consisting of: cellulose derivatives, polyvinylpyrrolidone, acrylate polymers, alcohol polymers, alginates, starches, glycerin, proteins, gums, polysaccharides, sorbitol, seaweed, synthetic polymers, proteins, polystyrene sulfonates, polyampholytes, cationic polymers, and polyethyleneimires and any combinations or mixtures thereof; (ii) one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of: anionic surfactants and non-ionic surfactants and any mixtures or combinations thereof; (iii) optionally, one or more additives selected from the group consisting of: thermochromic agents, dyes, pigments, bleaching agents, antimicrobial agents, enzymes, defoamers, thickener, anti-dye transfer agents, fragrances, preservatives, opacifiers, pH adjusters, sequestrants, degrading accelerators, clarifiers and humectants; (iv) one or more solvents selected from the group consisting of: water, acetone, alcohol, ethyl acetate, glycerin, glycol, triacetin, triglycerides, and any mixtures or combinations thereof; and wherein said adhesive strip adheres to a textile and dissolves in water releasing one or more of said surfactants and said solvents.