BLEACH CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS FOR STAIN REMOVAL AND METHODSOF HEAT ACTIVATION OF THE BLEACH

摘要

A method for treating a fabric having a discrete stained area, wherein the fabric has a first side and a second side, the method comprises the steps of : (a) applying a spot cleaning composition to the discrete stained area of the fabric; (b) contacting the first side of the fabric adjacent the stained are a with an absorbent stain receiving article; (c) sujecting 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. The spot cleaning composition comprises a bleach, a solvent, a surfactant and water. Also provided are spot removal kits that include instructions for performing the present spot removal methods, and a process for cleaning and refreshing fabrics that can optionally be performed before or after the present spot removal methods.