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Methods and compositions for treating laundry items

US10017893B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2014
Grant dateJul 10, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F2105/42
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a rotating drum at least partially defining a treating chamber for the receipt of laundry for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a dye fixative removal phase that includes supplying heated water in the treating chamber and adjusting the pH of the heated water.

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