preferably the aqueous composition comprises the odor controlling dormant bacterial strain or strains and an effective amount of bacteria spore blend binder the binder may be a fluorochemical hydrocarbon or any other topically applied treatments such as anti stats yam spin finishes lubricant etc when utilized with the bacteria spore blend binder the bacillus species may be provided as active cells the term u201c active cells u201d encompass cells in a vegetative form capable of immediate growth when exposed to food sources usually utilized by the bacteria the term u201c dormant cells u201d is intended to encompass cells which are in a state which are required to be activated before they can undergo growth one example of a dormant cell is a sporulated form of the bacteria where the spores must undergo activation and germination before growth of the bacteria can occur as noted above due to the protective effects of the bacteria spore blend binder the active bacteria would be protected from the possible effects of environmental factors if the bacteria are provided in an active form it is thought that they may become dormant after the application by undergoing sporulation until a deposit of organic material is encountered in a preferred embodiment the bacteria are provided in an already dormant or sporulated form by providing the bacteria in a dormant or sporulated form the bacteria.