Fabric care, particularly cleaning, can be divided into two basic theoretical approaches, namely, water-based cleaning or dry/powder cleaning. Dry cleaning can be perceived by customers as raising certain concerns regarding solvent residue and volatile organic content (VOC), however, water-based cleaning also has disadvantages.
For one example, in a conventional water cleaning process, significant amounts of clean water are required for both washing and rinsing cycles. Typically, the weight ratio of consumed water to fabric is around 12:1 to 20:1. As can be appreciated, this is a challenge for clean water supply infrastructure, especially those facing water shortage issues. Moreover, many forecast water-saving as a mega-trend in sustainability. Accordingly, consumers desire to conserve water is likely to increase over time.
Thus, it is desirable to provide a fabric care composition that achieves excellent washing performance with water, whilst requiring less water than conventional water-based cleaning processes. It is also desirable to provide an efficient and environmentally friendly cleaning method compared to conventional cleaning processes.