Stain removal kit, and method for removing stains
A stain removal kit that includes a pad impregnated with a substantially dry cleaning composition is provided. The pad is placed into a sealed, water-impermeable, sealable container. The pad is removable after opening and activating with warmed water. The pad may then be applied to fabric to remove a stain. A method for removing a stain from synthetic fibers is also disclosed. The method generally involves placing heated water into the container for a period of time to allow the pad to absorb the water and to create liquefied cleaning composition in the pad. The pad is then placed onto a stained area of a synthetic fabric for a period of time sufficient for the cleaning composition to act on the stain and the pad. The stain is thereby wicked away.
1 . A method for removing stains from fabric, comprising the steps of:
providing a pad impregnated with a cleaning composition in a substantially dry state within a sealed container;
opening the container;
applying heated water to the pad to produce at least a wetted portion of the pad;
removing the pad from the container;
placing the wetted portion of the pad onto a stained fabric; and
leaving the pad on the fabric for a sufficient period of time to permit at least a portion of the stain to be removed from the fabric.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of impregnating a pad with a cleaning composition comprises rolling at least one surface of the pad through the cleaning composition.
3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of applying heated water to the pad comprises:
pouring heated water into the container; and
allowing the pad to absorb the heated water until the pad is fully saturated.
4 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of:
leaving the water in the container for a period of about 2 to about 10 minutes.
5 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of:
applying pressure to the pad after the pad is placed onto the stained fabric.
6 . The method of claim 3 , wherein the sufficient period of time is between about 6 and 24 hours.
7 . The method of claim 3 , wherein the sufficient period of time is until the pad has become substantially dry.
8 . The method of claim 4 , further comprising the steps of:
removing the pad from the stained fabric after at least a portion of the stain has been removed from the fabric; and
disposing of the pad.
9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the pad is a swatch of cotton cloth.
10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning composition comprises:
a surfactant;
a bleach; and
an enzyme.
11 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the surfactant comprises a nonionic, linear alcohol ethoxylate.
12 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the bleach is an oxygen bleach.
13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning composition comprises.
a linear alcohol ethoxylate surfactant;
a polyamide thickening agent;
a sodium-based detergent builder and water conditioner;
an oxygen bleach; and
a prilled enzyme.
14 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the cleaning composition is in the form of an anhydrous paste when the pad is rolled through the cleaning composition.
15 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the sealed container is a plastic bag.
16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the sealed container comprises a plastic tray.
17 . A stain removal kit, comprising:
a releasably sealed, water-impermeable container;
a substantially dry, liquid-absorbent pad disposed within the container; and
a cleaning composition carried by the pad.
18 . The kit of claim 17 , wherein the container is a sealable plastic bag.
19 . The kit of claim 18 , wherein the bag is sealed by a zip-lock closer.
20 . The kit of claim 17 , wherein the container is a sealable plastic tray.
21 . The kit of claim 20 , wherein the tray is sealed by a cellulosic cover.
22 . The kit of claim 17 , wherein the pad is a swatch of cotton cloth.
23 . The kit of claim 17 , wherein the cleaning composition comprises
a surfactant;
a bleach; and
an enzyme.
24 . The kit of claim 23 , wherein the surfactant comprises a linear alcohol ethoxylate surfactant.
25 . The kit of claim 23 , wherein the bleach is an oxygen bleach.
26 . The kit of claim 17 , wherein the cleaning composition comprises.
a linear alcohol ethoxylate surfactant;
a polyamide thickening agent;
a sodium-based detergent builder and water conditioner;
an oxygen bleach; and
a prilled enzyme.
27 . The kit of claim 17 , wherein the cleaning composition is in the form of an anhydrous paste.