A typical fabric softener composition is as follows:. It has been surprisingly found, and this is an object of the present invention, that it is possible to obtain antimicrobial activity in the fabric itself, after laundry, while maintaining the softening activity of the softener.

It is an object of the present invention to provide softening compositions for use in the laundry of fabric, which are capable of imparting antimicrobial, anti-fouling and anti-odor properties to a fabric. It is another object of the invention to provide a composition which, while containing relatively high amounts of antimicrobial agents, still possess fabric softening activity.

It is yet another object of the invention to provide a method for making a fabric resistant to microbial attack and related fouling and odor, particularly a fabric which becomes moist or wet with use, such as a towel.

Other objects of the invention will become apparent as the description proceeds. The invention provides, inter alia, an antibacterial softener composition suitable for imparting antibacterial properties to a fabric, comprising one or more cationic antibacterial agent s in an amount in excess of the amount needed for antibacterial activity in the softener, together with conventional fabric softener components.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fabric softener composition comprises from about 0. Preferably, but non-limitatively, the cationic antibacterial agent is selected from among benzalkonium chloride and quaternary ammonium compounds. Illustrative and non-limitative examples of the suitable quaternary ammonium compounds are alkyl dimethyl benzyl and dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, mixed dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, dialkyl methyl benzyl ammonium chloride, and alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride.

Illustrative and non-limitative examples of suitable non-ionic detergents are nonyl phenol 10EO, and alcohol ethoxylates. Illustrative examples of suitable fabric softeners include but are not limited to Marlosoft IQ90 imidozolinium type fabric softener, esterquats types e. Unless otherwise stated, all percentages given herein are by weight.

T3 ically, the composition is provided in an aqueous liquid carrier, although other liquids can also be included. The invention is also directed to a method for imparting anti-fouling, anti-odor and antimicrobial properties to a fabric, which method comprises adding to the final rinse cycle of textile laundry a composition according to the invention.

The advantages of the invention are particularly evident when the textile material treated is one which is used under damp or wet conditions, such as a towel. In such a case, the towel washed in a laundry cycle according to the prior art becomes polluted with body bacteria when used, which bacteria grow under moist conditions induced by the act of toweling, and result in a bad odor of the towel.

The invention prevents this occurrence by providing residual antibacterial activity in the towel treated according to the invention. All the above and other characteristics and advantages of the invention will be better understood through the following illustrative and non- limitative examples of preferred embodiments thereof.

Experimental Methods. The following general sampling method was used in the examples to follow. Method of Microbial Sampling: A Diaslide Rosenberg et al.

The insert was then pulled through and the Diaslide incubated at 37°C overnight. The number of microorganisms was judged according to the scale for urinary tract infections since the urinary tract sampling is from liquid, the two are not the same; thus, the numbers should be treated as being relative.

Preparation of a Softening Composition A softening composition was prepared, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, as detailed in Table I below. The components were thoroughly mixed together, and a stable composition was obtained.

Benzalkonium chloride was chosen as the representative cationic antibacterial agent in the examples to follow. Table I. Benzalkonium chloride 5.

Marlosoft IQ90 1. Example 2 Four towels two regular bathroom towels and two kitchen towels were washed, all with the same regular laundry detergent, after which a bathroom towel and a kitchen towel were left in a bowl containing 5 ml Badin softener manufactured by Witko , for 30 minutes.

The other two towels underwent the same treatment, but instead of Badin, the composition of Example 1 was used. A volunteer took a bath with no soap, in order to inoculate the bath water with body organisms.

The towels were then rinsed and air-dried. The towels were then soaked in the bath water and wrung by hand until moist and allowed to hang in a closed room. One day later, towels were sampled in duplicates using the Diaslide microbiologically and assessed organoleptically by several judges, who scored each towel on a 0 no odor to 5 worst possible odor basis.

No difference was found between the two kitchen towels. The following differences were found between the two bathroom towels:. Table II Example 1 Formulation Commercial Formulation. Maconkey agar 10 4 10 7. Example 2 was repeated, but the following changes were made:. added to the washing machine at the beginning.

The results are given as averages between each pair of towels. Example 1 Formulation Commercial Formulation. Maconkey agar 1. Example 3 was repeated, but the following changes were made:. CLED agar 1. Maconkey agar 4. As will be appreciated by the skilled person, it is surprising that not.

only did the formulation provide dramatic residual antibacterial and. antifouling activity on the fabric, but it was also deemed to be. equivalent in its softening characteristics to a commercial fabric. The antibacterial effect of eleven different softener compositions was. tested in vitro versus three different microorganisms: C.

xerosis, S. The composition of the softener formulations is detailed in Table V. The results obtained are detailed in Table VI:. All the above description and examples have been provided for the. purpose of illustration, and are not intended to limit the invention in.

any way. Many changes can be made: for instance, different cationic. antibacterial agents can be used, as well as various detergents,. The overall quality of the softner was good. I possibly would recommend for any friends who had new babies.

Lindsey Awarded the Milton Antibacterial Fabric Solution 3. The manner for measuring was FANTASTC though! would save messy cupboards from drips.

not as good as my normal softener. Lindsey Brown — Ben 23 Months. Saved In Household Cleaning Milton Antibacterial Fabric Solution. Can be used with machine or hand washes. Is added to the machine along with your normal washing powders and fabric softeners.

Has a light, fresh smell. Is so gentle, it can be used on all types of fabric, even silk and wool. Works in hard water areas. Share this review.

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