An abrasive composition comprising a substrate selected from the group consisting of a fibrous substrate, a sponge substrate, and combinations thereof and a plurality of calcium carbonate particles dispersed therein; wherein at least a portion of the plurality of calcium carbonate particles contact the substrate; wherein the fibrous substrate comprises a plurality of fibers; wherein each fiber of the plurality of fibers is characterized by an aspect ratio of equal to or greater than about 2:1; wherein the sponge substrate is characterized by a porosity of equal to or greater than about 5 vol. %, based on the total volume of the sponge substrate; and wherein the abrasive composition is characterized by an abrasiveness that is greater than the abrasiveness of the substrate in the absence of the plurality of calcium carbonate particles.

The present invention relates to a carrier material for the release of one or more active agent(s) in a home care formulation, a delivery system for the release of one or more active agent(s) in a home care formulation, a home care formulation comprising the delivery system for the release of one or more active agent(s), a method for preparing the delivery system for the release of one or more active agent(s) in a home care formulation as well as the use of the delivery system for the release of one or more active agent(s) in a home care formulation.

The present invention relates to a washing agent tablet having a printable phase made of a compressed particulate premixture, wherein the particulate premixture has a particle size distribution in which at least 60 wt. % of the particles have a particle size of between 100 m and 900 m, and at least 90% of the surface of the printable phase outside the printed region has a degree of whiteness which is defined by L*.sub.max, a*.sub.max, and b*.sub.max.

Described herein, are dishwashing paste compositions comprising: an abrasive; a pH modifying agent in an amount effective to provide a pH greater than 7; a structuring agent; and a source of polyvalent cations. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Industrial 2-in-1 cleaning compositions providing both detergency and rinseability in a single cleaning composition are disclosed. Alkali metal carbonate-based cleaning compositions and methods of both making and using the same provide user-friendly, solid, detergent compositions without the need for using a separate rinse aid composition. The compositions and methods are particularly well suited for use in industrial cleaning using alkali metal carbonate compositions that beneficially provide cleaning and rinseability in the rinse cycle.

Described herein, are dishwashing paste compositions comprising: an abrasive; a pH modifying agent in an amount effective to provide a pH greater than 7; a structuring agent; and a source of polyvalent cations. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

The present invention relates to a backing pad (800) for locally removing stain spots on garments, said backing pad (800) comprises a fluid-absorptive upper layer (801) and a fluid-impermeable lower layer (802), whereby said upper layer (801) and said lower layer (802) are stacked on each other and the upper layer (801) comprises a superabsorbent.

A stain removal product formulation and method utilizing a dry, portable product. The dry, portable removal product preferably contains specially treated ingredients, including a composition of microporous silica and alumina tetrahedra and combined with aluminum dioctahedral phyllosilicales family of minerals, ingredients may vary depending on the type of stain to treat, for example, for stains having an oil. grease or fat base. Due to the nature of stains and their varied content the product formulation may also include a combination of other dry ingredients such as clays, minerals, baking soda, com stareh, flour or other dry ingredients. Optional ingredients which may be added including dry coloring and/or dry fragrance components. The dry product formulation is provided in a powder, granule or flake form in moisture resistant packages and kits.

Portable stain removal kit (1) for locally removing a stained area on a fabric comprising a container (4) for containing a stain removing material (5) in a solid form, the container (4) being intended to be in direct contact with the stained area when the portable stain removal kit (1) is in use, whereby said portable stain removal kit (1) also comprises a base holder (3) for holding the container (4), and a cover (2) cooperating with the base holder (3) for enclosing the container (4) when the portable stain removal kit (1) is not in use.

Described herein, are dishwashing paste compositions comprising: an abrasive; a pH modifying agent in an amount effective to provide a pH greater than 7; a structuring agent; and a source of polyvalent cations. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.