Method for washing textiles in the presence of a peroxygenated bleaching agent and a bleach boosting transition metal complex

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This invention describes a method for washing textiles that uses a peroxygen-based bleaching agent together with a transition metal complex to boost bleaching performance, specifically designed for use in very soft water (0-3 degrees of hardness). The patent also claims a detergent formulation that includes these ingredients plus additional substances that manage cations during washing.

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• Household laundry detergents for use in soft water regions
• Industrial textile washing in areas where water is very soft
• Formulation of new eco-friendly textile care products with enhanced stain removal
• Development of specialty detergents for hospitals or hotels needing improved bleaching at low water hardness

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• Enhanced bleaching and cleaning performance even in very soft water
• Potential for reduced detergent usage thanks to improved effectiveness
• Better stain removal without increased damage to fabrics
• Flexibility to use in multiple settings (industrial and residential)
• Potential for more eco-friendly detergent formulas due to efficient bleaching at lower chemical concentrations

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Method for washing textiles in the presence of a peroxygenated bleaching agent and a bleach boosting transition metal complex, is claimed, where the method is carried out in a water hardness of 0-3[deg] dH (degree of hardness). An independent claim is included for a textile care detergent comprising peroxygenated bleaching agent, bleach boosting transition metal complex or one or more ligands, which form the bleach boosting transition metal complex with transition metal complex in the washing process, and cation complexing-, cation exchange- or cation carrying substances.