STAIN AND ODORS TREATMENT.

Abstract

A method for preparing a stain and odor treatment composition is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a powdered buffering agent in 102, combining an odor-modifying agent with the powdered buffering agent in 104, and mixing the odor-modifying agent with the powdered buffering agent in 106. The method also includes combining an oxidizing agent in 108 with the powdered buffering agent and the odor-modifying agent, mixing the oxidizing agent with the powdered buffering agent and the odor-modifying agent in 110, and sealing the intermixed powdered buffering agent, odor-modifying agent, and powdered oxidizing agent in 112 in a container substantially isolated from moisture.

Description

STAIN AND ODOR TREATMENT CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Number 62 / 302666 entitled STAIN AND ODOR TREATMENT and filed on March 2, 2016 for Christopher Wayne Smith, et al., which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD This request refers generally to floor cleaning, and more specifically to floor cleaning compounds. BACKGROUND In the cleaning industry, many different cleaning compounds, such as soaps, detergents, and surfactants, can be used to treat contaminants on a textile. For example, a professional might drive a mobile cleaning vehicle to a site to perform a carpet cleaning job. Upon arrival, the professional may spend time measuring and / or preparing specific compounds for specific cleaning treatments. To effectively treat certain stains and odors (e.g., pet urine), professionals may need to prepare cleaning solutions with multiple active ingredients, further complicating and - 2 extends the duration of site preparation work. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A method is provided for preparing a stain and odor treatment composition. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a powdered buffering agent, combining an odor-modifying agent with the powdered buffering agent, and mixing the odor-modifying agent with the powdered buffering agent. The method also includes combining the powdered oxidizing agent with the powdered buffering agent and the odor-modifying agent, mixing the powdered oxidizing agent with the powdered buffering agent and the odor-modifying agent, and sealing the mixed powdered buffering agent, odor-modifying agent, and powdered oxidizing agent in a container substantially insulated from moisture. In one further embodiment, mixing the powdered oxidizing agent with the powdered buffering agent and the odor modifier further comprises mixing until the pre-application composition has a moisture content of less than 10% or less than 4%. In one embodiment, providing the powdered buffering agent comprises intermixing particles of the powdered buffering agent. The method may also include combining and mixing a chelating agent before sealing the intermixed agents. - 3 in the container. The chelating agent may be selected from the group that includes ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), ethylenediaminetriacetic acid (ED3A), N,N'-ethylenediaminediacetic acid (N,N'-EDDA), nitrilotris methylenephosphonic acid (NTMP), diethylenetriaminepentacetic acid (DTPA), iminodiacetic acid (IDA), N-(1,2-dicarboxyethylene)-D,L-asparagine acid (IDS), polyaspartic acid (DS) {CAS No. 181828-06-8}, ethylenediamine-N,N'-disuccinic acid (EDDS) {CAS No. 144538-83-0}, tetrasodium N,N-bis(carboxymethyl 1)glutamic acid (GLDA) {CAS No. 5198121-6}, acid methylglycinediacetic acid, also known as glycine-N,N-diacetic acid (MGDA), Trilon M SG Granules, and Trilon M Powder. In one embodiment, the odor-modifying agent is in powder form; alternatively, it is in liquid form. In another embodiment, the odor-modifying agent and the powder buffer are substantially dry to the touch. Furthermore, the method includes spraying the odor-modifying agent onto the powder buffer to avoid over-saturating the powder buffer with the liquid odor-modifying agent. In one embodiment, the powdered buffering agent and the odor-modifying agent are mixed for at least - 4. 30 minutes before combining the powdered oxidizing agent with the powdered buffering agent and the odor modifier. In one embodiment, the powdered buffering agent, the odor modifier, and the powdered oxidizing agent are mixed for at least 15 minutes before sealing the powdered buffering agent, odor modifier, and oxidizing agent in the container. In another embodiment, the powdered buffering agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, lithium carbonate, rubidium carbonate, cesium carbonate, and ammonium carbonate. In addition, the odor-modifying agent includes an aromatic complex selected from the group consisting of Benzaldehyde, Bourgeonal, Cinnamaldehyde, Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde, Citronellal, Hydroxy Citronellal, Citral, Cuminalaldehyde, Decanal, Eugenol, Geraniol, Heptanal, Cis-3-Hexen-l-ol, Hexanal, α-Ionone, β-Ionone, γ-Ionone, Lyral, Nonanaldehyde, Octanaldehyde, Valeraldehyde, Perillaldehyde, Piperanal, Vanillin, para-tert-amyl cyclohexanone, ortho-tert-butyl cyclohexanol, 3-cyclohexene-l-carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-nidroxy-4-methylpentyl), α-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)benzenepropanal, aldehyde para-tert-butyl-alpha-methyldihydrocinnamic, and 4-tert-butylcyclohexanol. A powder pre-application composition is also provided. In one embodiment, the pre-application composition - 5. Powder application includes a powder oxidizing agent, a powder buffering agent, and an odor modifier. In one embodiment, the odor modifier is a liquid before being combined with the powder oxidizing agent and the powder buffering agent. In another embodiment, the powder pre-application composition includes a powder chelating agent. In one embodiment, the oxidizing agent comprises at least approximately 50 percent by weight of the composition, and the buffering agent comprises between approximately 10 percent by weight and approximately 30 percent by weight of the composition. A method for using the powder pre-application composition is also provided. The method includes providing a powder pre-application composition comprising a powder oxidizing agent, a powder buffering agent, and an odor-modifying agent; combining the powder pre-application composition with water; mixing the powder pre-application composition with the water to form a cleaning solution; and applying the cleaning solution to a textile. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In order for the advantages of the subject matter of this exposition to be easily understood, a more detailed description of the matter in question will be given by means of the - 6. Reference to specific modalities illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It being understood that these drawings represent only typical modalities of the subject matter of this presentation and, therefore, should not be considered as limiting its scope. The subject matter will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a schematic flow diagram of a method for preparing a powder pre-application composition for the treatment of odors and / or stains in textiles, according to a modality; and Figure 2 is a schematic flow diagram of a method for using a powder pre-application composition to treat odors and / or stains on textiles, according to a modality. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The subject matter of this presentation has been developed in response to the current state of the art in cleaning compositions. Accordingly, the subject matter of this presentation has been developed to provide a composition and related methods for treating stains and / or odors in textiles that overcome many, all, or some deficiencies in the prior art. - 7 Reference throughout this specification to features, advantages, or similar language does not imply that all features and advantages that can be realized with the subject matter of this exposition are or are found in any individual modality of the subject matter. Rather, language referring to features and advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature, advantage, or characteristic described in relation to one modality is included in at least one modality of the subject matter of this exposition. Therefore, the setting of features and advantages, and similar language, throughout this specification may refer to, but does not necessarily refer to, the same modality. Furthermore, the features, structures, advantages, and / or characteristics described for the subject matter of this exposition may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more modalities and / or implementations. In the following exposition, numerous specific details are provided to impart a complete understanding of the modalities of the subject matter of this exposition. A person skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the subject matter of this exposition may be practiced without one or more of the specific features, details, components, materials, and / or methods of a - 8 particular modality or implementation. In other cases, additional features and advantages may be recognized in certain modalities and / or implementations that may not be present in all modalities or implementations. Furthermore, in some cases, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the subject matter of this disclosure. The features and advantages of the subject matter of this disclosure will become more apparent from the following disclosure and the accompanying claims, or may be learned through practice of the subject matter as set forth below. Similarly, reference throughout this specification to "a modality," "the modality," or "similar language" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in relation to the modality is included in at least one modality of the subject matter of this exposition. Occurrences of the phrases "in a modality," "in the modality," and "similar language" throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same modality. Likewise, the use of the term "implementation" means an implementation that has a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in relation to one or more modalities of the subject matter. - 9 in question of the present exposition, however, in the absence of an express correlation to indicate otherwise, implementation may be associated with one or more modalities. This document describes a powder pre-application composition for the treatment of odors and / or stains on textiles. The powder pre-application composition is specifically manufactured, as described below with reference to Figure 1, to be in an isolated, pre-packaged powder form, configured for application, as described below in Figure 2, to treat various contaminants on textiles (e.g., odor molecules). The powder pre-application composition includes a powder oxidizing agent, a powder buffering agent, and an odor-modifying agent. The powder pre-application composition may optionally include a powder chelating agent. Each of these components is described in further detail below. The powdered oxidizing agent contains oxidizing molecules that, after application to a textile material, react with the contaminant molecules in the textile to produce oxidized contaminant molecules that can be extracted from the textile and / or are odorless. In other words, the oxidizing agent oxidizes the stain molecules to promote extraction (e.g., removal) of the stain molecules and oxidizes the odor molecules to - 10. Promote the extraction and / or conversion of odor molecules into non-malodorous compounds. For example, odor molecules can be oxidized and converted into non-malodorous compounds by the oxidizing agent. The oxidizing agent, according to one modality, can be relatively stable and non-reactive in the isolated pre-application composition. The oxidizing agent can be activated, as described below with reference to Figure 2, by combining the powdered pre-application composition with water. In one formulation, the oxidizing agent is sodium percarbonate. In other formulations, the oxidizing agent may be potassium percarbonate, carbamide peroxide (e.g., hydrogen peroxide urea), or other oxidizing agents. The powder buffering agent is included in the powder pre-application composition to raise and subsequently stabilize the pH of a cleaning solution produced by mixing the powder pre-application composition with water before applying the cleaning solution to a textile. In one embodiment, the buffering agent helps regulate the activation and reaction of the oxidizing agent. In one embodiment, the powdered buffering agent is a carbonate salt in powder form. For example, the powdered buffering agent may include alkali metals, such as sodium and potassium, which are the cations of the carbonate salt. - 11 carbonate. Other examples of possible compounds that can be used as a powder buffering agent include lithium carbonate, rubidium carbonate, cesium carbonate, and ammonium carbonate, among others. In one embodiment, sodium carbonate can be used as the powder buffering agent, and by mixing the powder pre-application composition with water to produce a cleaning solution (see below with reference to Figure 2), the pH of the cleaning solution can be stabilized between approximately 8 and 12. In another embodiment, the buffering agent can help stabilize the pH of the cleaning solution to between approximately 9 and 10. The alkalinity of the cleaning solution can facilitate the activation and reaction of the oxidizing agent to promote the oxidation of contaminant molecules, such as pet urine or other odor molecules, thereby rendering them odorless.In some cases, the pH of the cleaning solution may be limited by the type of textile being cleaned. For example, certain nylon carpets may begin to break down or otherwise deteriorate in highly alkaline solutions. The odor-modifying agent is specifically configured to trap and / or react with odor molecules and chemically modify the odor molecules to neutralize the malodorous functional groups of the - 12 odor molecules. In one embodiment, the odor-modifying agent includes a molecular encapsulating compound. The molecular encapsulating compound encapsulates and neutralizes many malodorous molecules, especially those derived from sulfur or ammonia groups (e.g., sulfides, thalazoles, amines). In one embodiment, the molecular encapsulating compound is Ordenone, which is distributed by Belle Aire Fragrances. The odor-modifying agent, according to one formulation, also includes one or more aromatic complexes that facilitate the neutralization of odor molecules in the vapor phase and / or odors caused by molecules containing fatty acids. Examples of aromatic complexes that may be used include: Benzaldehyde, Bourgeonal, Cinnamaldehyde, Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde, Citronella, Hydroxy Citronella, Citral, Cuminaldehyde, Decanal, Eugenol, Geraniol, Heptanal, Cis-3-Hexen-l-ol, Hexanal, a-Ionone, β-Ionone, γlonone, Lyral, Nonanaldehyde, Octanaldehyde, Valeraldehyde, Perillaldehyde, Piperanal, Vanillin, para-tert-amyl cyclohexanone, ortho tert-butyl cyclohexanol, 3-cyclohexene-lcarboxaldehyde 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl), alpha-methyl-4-(1methylethyl) benzenepropanal, para-tert-butyl-alphamethyldihydrocinnamic aldehyde, and 4-tert-butyl cyclohexanol, among others. - 13 The aromatic complex operates through a chemical / electronic charge exchange process, and this works with Ordenone to eliminate odors from lower fatty acids, such as isovaleric acid. Odorous molecules have a tendency to donate or accept protons due to the presence of polar groups within them. In smaller molecules, a polar group plays a significant role in any interactions with other components. Therefore, any proton exchange with this polar group in an odorous molecule will attenuate the odor's tendency to produce a foul smell. The functional group in the aromatic complex of the odor-modifying agent also contains polar groups that, when they interact with malodorous molecules, accept or donate protons, thereby causing bond disruption in the fatty acid. In particular, the carbonyl groups that would be present in aldehydes are effective in causing this bond disruption effect. Furthermore, aldehydes are frequently associated with pleasant odors, which can make particular aldehydes desirable. Even aldehydes that have offensive odors, such as butyraldehyde, can be effective in causing these bond disruptions, although the use of fetid aldehydes would not be appropriate in some applications of the present invention. In certain applications, the associated odor - 14 with the aldehyde used could be irrelevant. In one embodiment, although the bond disruptions caused by the aromatic complex do not change the identity of the malodorous molecules themselves, these disruptions make the fatty acids (or other malodorous molecules) more susceptible to encapsulation by the molecular encapsulator. In other words, the odor-modifying agent does more than simply mask the odor; it eliminates the malodorous molecules. Therefore, combining the molecular encapsulator with one or more aromatic complexes would eliminate malodorous molecules that would not otherwise be removed using either the molecular encapsulator or the aromatic complexes individually. That is, the advantages of the odor-modifying agent extend beyond simply adding two beneficial components individually.Furthermore, the advantages of the powder pre-application composition are more than the individual benefits of each of the agents. In one embodiment, the odor-modifying agent of the powder pre-application composition is in powder form. In another embodiment, the odor-modifying agent is in liquid form. - 15 In one embodiment, as mentioned above, the powder pre-application composition may include a chelating agent or other stabilizing compound. The chelating agent can promote the extraction / removal of contaminant molecules. The chelating agent can also help regulate the oxidation reaction. In one embodiment, for example, the chelating agent may be ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). Other examples of chelating agents include nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), ethylenediaminetriacetic acid (ED3A), N,N'-ethylenediaminediacetic acid (N,N'-EDDA), nitrilotris methylenephosphonic acid (NTMP), diethylenetriaminepentacetic acid (DTPA), iminodiacetic acid (IDA), N-(1,2-dicarboxyethylene)-D,L-asparagine acid (IDS), polyaspartic acid (DS) {CAS No. 1818 2 8-06-8), ethylenediamine-N,N'-disuccinic acid (EDDS) {CAS No. 144538-83-0), tetrasodium N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glutamic acid (GLDA) {CAS No.51981-21-6}, methylglycinediacetic acid, also known as glycine-N,N-diacetic acid (MGDA), Trilon M SG Granules and Trilon M Powder, among others. In one embodiment, the powdered oxidizing agent is at least approximately 50 percent by weight of the powdered pre-application composition. In another embodiment, the weight percentage of the powdered oxidizing agent in the powdered pre-application composition is between - 16 approximately 50% and approximately 90%. In one embodiment, the weight percentage of the buffering agent in the powder pre-application composition is between approximately 10% and approximately 30%. In one embodiment, the weight percentage of the odor modifier in the powder pre-application composition is between approximately 0.1% and approximately 10%. In one embodiment, the weight percentage of the chelating agent in the powder pre-application composition is between approximately 0.0% and approximately 20%. As a non-limiting example, when preparing 100 pounds of the composition, the composition may include 19 pounds of the buffering agent, 3 pounds of the odor modifier, 2 pounds of the chelating agent, and 76 pounds of the oxidizing agent. Figure 1 is a schematic flow diagram of one embodiment of Method 100 for preparing the powder pre-application composition for treating odors and / or stains on textiles. Method 100 includes providing the powder buffering agent in step 102 and then combining the odor modifier with the powder buffering agent in step 104. Method 100 further includes mixing the odor modifier with the powder buffering agent in step 106 and then combining the powder oxidizing agent with the powder buffering agent and the odor modifier in step 108. Furthermore, Method 100 - 17 includes mixing in 110 the powdered oxidizing agent with the powdered buffering agent and the odor modifier and sealing in 112 the mixed powdered buffering agent, the odor modifier and the powdered oxidizing agent in a container substantially isolated from moisture. In one embodiment, providing the powdered buffering agent includes intra-mixing the powdered buffering agent particles. In other words, the powdered buffering agent particles are placed in a mixer, such as a powder mixer or other industrial particle mixer, and initially mixed before combining other compounds. Method 100 may also include combining and mixing a chelating agent before sealing the intermixed agents in the container. The product of Method 100 is the pre-application composition in powder form. As mentioned above, although the odor-modifying agent, once combined and mixed, may be in liquid or powder form, the product of Method 100 is the composition in powder form. In one embodiment where the odor-modifying agent is in liquid form, the step of combining the odor-modifying agent with the powdered buffering agent in Method 104 can be accomplished by spraying or pouring the liquid odor-modifying agent onto the buffering agent. - 18 Powder buffer. In one embodiment, mixing step 104 also includes mixing the combination until the mixture is substantially dry. In a further embodiment, the mixing is carried out in a container open to the air, or in an otherwise ambient environment, until the mixture reaches less than 10% moisture content. In yet another embodiment, the mixing is carried out until the mixture reaches less than 4% moisture content. In another embodiment, the mixing and drying can be carried out with added hot dry air. After combining (e.g., spraying, pouring) in 104, the powdered buffering agent absorbs the liquid odor-modifying agent such that, after mixing in 106, the intermixed powdered buffering agent and the odor-modifying agent are in powder form. In one embodiment, the intermixed powdered buffering agent and the odor-modifying agent are dry to the touch. In another embodiment, the combination of the liquid odor-modifying agent is carefully controlled to avoid over-saturating the powdered buffering agent with the liquid odor-modifying agent. In one embodiment, the powdered buffering agent and the odor modifier are mixed for at least 30 minutes before combining the powdered oxidizing agent with the powdered buffering agent and the odor modifier. - 19 odors. Therefore, the powder buffer and odor modifier may be mixed for between approximately 30 minutes and approximately 48 hours, depending on ambient conditions and the capacity of the mixer, to ensure that the powder buffer and odor modifier are sufficiently mixed (and, in the case where a liquid odor modifier is used, to ensure that the mixture is dry to the touch). As in step 104, mixing here may be carried out until the mixture is substantially dry. For example, mixing is carried out until the moisture content is less than 10%. In additional embodiments, mixing is carried out until the moisture content is less than 4%. Beneficially, by decreasing the moisture content, the shelf life of the pre-application cleaning composition is increased. In one embodiment, the powdered buffering agent, odor modifier, and powdered oxidizing agent are mixed at 110 for at least 15 minutes before sealing the powdered buffering agent, odor modifier, and oxidizing agent in the container at 112. In another embodiment, the powdered buffering agent, odor modifier, and oxidizing agent are mixed at 110 for between approximately 15 minutes and approximately 2 hours before sealing the agent at 112. - 20 powder buffer, odor modifier, and powder oxidizing agent in the container. The optional chelating agent can be added at the same time as mixing, but before sealing the agents inside the container. In one embodiment, the container is a heat-sealed bag that prevents the composition from being exposed to moisture. Figure 2 is a schematic flow diagram of one embodiment of Method 200 for using a powder pre-application composition to treat odors and / or stains on textiles, according to one embodiment. Method 200 includes providing in 202 a powder pre-application composition comprising a powder oxidizing agent, a powder buffering agent, and an odor-modifying agent. Method 200 further includes combining in 204 the powder pre-application composition with water, mixing in 206 the powder pre-application composition with the water to form a cleaning solution, and applying in 208 the cleaning solution to a textile material. The application of the cleaning solution to the textile may be prior to, following, or independent of a standard carpet cleaning procedure.The application of the cleaning solution can be limited to the areas of the textile that have become impregnated with odor molecules. In one mode, the user can. - 21. To use a cloth to rub the affected area of ​​the textile with the solution, the user can pour the solution onto the affected area of ​​the textile, or the user can spray the area with the solution. Alternatively, a cleaning device or a cleaning applicator can be used to apply the solution to the affected area of ​​the textile. After the solution has permeated the affected areas of the textile, the dissolved oxidant reacts with the odor molecules and oxidizes them into non-odorous compounds. Additionally, the odor-modifying agent reacts with the odor molecules to trap and / or react with them, chemically modifying them to neutralize the malodorous functional groups. Further details regarding the reaction chemistry of the oxidizing agent and the odor-modifying agent are included above. By keeping the agents (e.g., the compounds in the powdered pre-application composition) isolated from the environment in powder form, the activation and reaction resistance of the compounds (e.g., the oxidizing power of the oxidizing agent and / or the modified potency of the odor-modifying agent) are preserved until a professional is ready to apply the solution to the textile. Furthermore, because the composition is pre-packaged and pre-mixed, the professional does not have to waste any extra time. - 22 by measuring and combining the active ingredients on-site. In contrast, the pre-application powder composition is simply mixed with water and applied to the fabric. As mentioned above, in addition to eliminating odor compounds, the composition also facilitates the removal / extraction of stain molecules from the fabric. In one method, the powder composition is mixed with water for approximately 5 seconds to 5 minutes before applying the cleaning solution to the textile. In another method, the composition is mixed for approximately 10 seconds to 1 minute before applying the solution to the textile. In one method, the cleaning solution must be applied to the textile within 4 hours of combining / mixing the powder pre-application composition with water to maximize the effectiveness of the active ingredients. In one method, approximately 1 to 16 ounces of the powder pre-application composition are mixed with 1 gallon of water. In another method, approximately 6 ounces of the powder pre-application composition are mixed with 1 gallon of water. As mentioned above, the pH of the cleaning solution can range from 8 to 12. In the description above, the term combine means to join partially or completely as with chemical bonds, as well as simply mixing the components mechanically without the components coming into contact. - 23 chemically bonded. In addition, the term compound, as used throughout this exposition, refers to combined components without chemical bonds; therefore, the components of a compound may be chemically bonded partially or completely, or they may only be mechanically bonded. In the preceding discussion, certain terms such as above, below, superior, inferior, horizontal, vertical, left, right, and the like may be used. These terms are used, where applicable, to provide clarity of discussion when dealing with relative interactions. However, these terms are not intended to imply absolute relationships, positions, and / or orientations. For example, with respect to an object, a top surface can become a bottom surface simply by turning the object over. However, it remains the same object. Furthermore, the terms including, comprising, having, and variations thereof mean that they include but are not limited to, unless expressly stated otherwise. An enumerated list of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive and / or mutually inclusive, unless expressly stated otherwise.The terms a, one and the also refer to one or more unless otherwise specified. - 24 expressly the contrary. Furthermore, the instances in this specification where one element is coupled to another may include both direct and indirect coupling. Direct coupling can be defined as one element being coupled and in some contact with another element. Indirect coupling can be defined as coupling between two elements that are not in direct contact with each other but have one or more additional elements between them. Additionally, as used herein, securing one element to another may include both direct and indirect securing. Furthermore, as used herein, adjacent does not necessarily indicate contact. For example, an element may be adjacent to another element without being in contact with it. As used herein, the phrase "at least one of," when used with a list of items, means that different combinations of one or more of the listed items may be used, and that only one item from the list is required. The item may be a particular object, thing, or category. In other words, "at least one of" means that any combination or number of items from the list may be used, but not every item on the list may be necessary. For example, at least one of item A, - 25 The element B and the element C may mean element A; element A and element B; element B; element A, element B and element C; or element B and element C; or some other suitable combination. In some cases, at least one of the elements B and C may mean, for example, without limitation, two of element A, one of element B and ten of element C; four of element B and seven of element C; or some other suitable combination. Unless otherwise stated, the terms first, second, etc., are used herein simply as labels and are not intended to impose ordinal, positional, or hierarchical requirements on the elements to which these terms refer. Furthermore, reference to, e.g., a second element does not require or exclude the existence of, e.g., a first or lower-numbered element, and / or, for example, a third or higher-numbered element. The aspects of the modalities can be described above with reference to 20 schematic flowcharts and / or schematic block diagrams of methods, apparatus, and systems according to the modalities of the presentation. The schematic flowcharts and / or schematic block diagrams in the figures illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of 25 possible implementations of apparatus and systems according to - 26 different modalities of the present exposition. It should also be noted that, in some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the block may occur out of the order shown in the figures. For example, two blocks shown in succession may, in fact, execute substantially simultaneously, or the blocks may sometimes execute in the reverse order, depending on the functionality involved. Other steps and methods may be conceived that are equivalent in function, logic, or effect to one or more blocks, or portions thereof, in the illustrated figures. Although various types of arrows and line types may be used in flowcharts and / or block diagrams, it is understood that they do not limit the scope of the corresponding modes. In fact, some arrows or other connectors may be used to indicate only the logical flow of the represented mode. For example, an arrow may indicate a waiting or monitoring period of unspecified duration between the listed stages of the represented mode. This exhibition may be incorporated into other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The modalities described should be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the exhibition, therefore, -21 is indicated by the appended claims rather than by the preceding description. All changes that fall within the meaning and range of equivalence of the claims shall be included within their scope.

Claims

1. A composition for the treatment of odors and / or stains in textiles, comprising: an oxidizing agent in powder form present in an amount of approximately 50% by weight or more based on the total weight of the composition and comprising sodium percarbonate, potassium percarbonate, carbamide peroxide or combinations thereof; a buffering agent in powder form present in an amount of approximately 10% by weight and approximately 30% by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and an odor-modifying agent configured to neutralize malodorous functional groups of odor molecules.

2. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the odor-modifying agent is a liquid.

3. The composition according to claim 1, further comprising a powdered chelating agent.

4. The composition according to claim 3, wherein the powdered chelating agent comprises ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), ethylenediaminetriacetic acid (ED3A), N,N'-ethylenediaminediacetic acid (N,N'-EDDA), nitrilotris methylenephosphonic acid (NTMP), diethylenetriaminepentacetic acid (DTPA), iminodiacetic acid (IDA), N-(1,2-dicarboxyethylene)-D,L-asparagine acid (IDS), polyaspartic acid (DS), ethylenediamine-N,N'-disuccinic acid (EDDS), N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glutamic acid tetrasodium (GLDA), methylglycinediacetic acid (MGDA), or combinations thereof.

5. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the odor-modifying agent comprises Benzaldehyde, Bourgeonal, Cinnamaldehyde, Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde, Citronella, Hydroxy Citronella, Citral, Cuminalaldehyde, Decanal, Eugenol, Geraniol, Heptanal, Cis-3-Hexen-l-ol, Hexanal, Allonone, β-Ionone, γ-Ionone, Lyral, Nonanaldehyde, Octanaldehyde, Valeraldehyde, Perillaldehyde, Piperanal, Vanillin, para-tert-amyl cyclohexanone, ortho-tert-butyl cyclohexanol, 3-cyclohexene-l-carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl), α-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)benzenepropanal, aldehyde para-tert-butyl-alpha-methyldihydrocinnamic, 4-tert-butylcyclohexanol or combinations thereof.

6. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the powdered buffering agent comprises sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, lithium carbonate, rubidium carbonate, cesium carbonate, ammonium carbonate or combinations thereof.

7. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the powdered oxidizing agent is sodium percarbonate - 30.

8. The composition according to claim 1, further comprising a moisture content of less than approximately 10%.

9. A composition for treating odors and / or stains on textiles, comprising: an oxidizing agent in powder form present in an amount of approximately 50% by weight or more based on the total weight of the composition and comprising sodium percarbonate, potassium percarbonate, carbamide peroxide, or combinations thereof; a buffering agent in powder form present in an amount of approximately 10% by weight and approximately 30% by weight based on the total weight of the composition and comprising sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, lithium carbonate, rubidium carbonate, cesium carbonate, ammonium carbonate, or combinations thereof; and an odor-modifying agent configured to neutralize malodorous functional groups of odor molecules, wherein the composition has a moisture content of less than 10%.

10. The composition according to claim 9, wherein the odor-modifying agent is a liquid.

11. The composition according to claim 9, further comprising a powdered setting agent.

12. The composition according to claim 11, wherein the powdered chelating agent comprises ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), ethylenediaminetriacetic acid (ED3A), N,N'-ethylenediaminediacetic acid (N,N'-EDDA), nitrilotris methylenephosphonic acid (NTMP), diethylenetriaminepentacetic acid (DTPA), iminodiacetic acid (IDA), N-(1,2-dicarboxyethylene)-D,L-asparagine acid (IDS), polyaspartic acid (DS), ethylenediamine-N,N'-disuccinic acid (EDDS), N,N-bis(carboxymethyl 1)glutamic acid tetrasodium (GLDA), methylglycinediacetic acid (MGDA), or combinations thereof.

13. The composition according to claim 9, wherein the odor-modifying agent comprises Benzaldehyde, Bourgeonal, Cinnamaldehyde, Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde, Citronella, Hydroxy Citronella, Citral, Cuminalaldehyde, Decanal, Eugenol, Geraniol, Heptanal, Cis-3-Hexen-l-ol, Hexanal, Allonone, β-Ionone, γ-Ionone, Lyral, Nonanaldehyde, Octanaldehyde, Valeraldehyde, Perillaldehyde, Piperanal, Vanillin, para-tert-amyl cyclohexanone, ortho-tert-butyl cyclohexanol, 3-cyclohexene-l-carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl), alpha-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)benzenepropanal, aldehyde para-tert-butyl-alpha-methyldihydrocinnamic, 4-tert- - 32 butylcyclohexanol or combinations thereof.

14. A composition for treating odors and / or stains in textiles, comprising: an oxidizing agent in powder form present in an amount of approximately 50% by weight or more based on the total weight of the composition; a buffering agent in powder form present in an amount of approximately 10% by weight and approximately 30% by weight based on the total weight of the composition and comprising sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, lithium carbonate, rubidium carbonate, cesium carbonate, ammonium carbonate or combinations thereof; a chelating agent in powder form; and an odor-modifying agent configured to neutralize the malodorous functional groups of the odor molecules, wherein the composition has a moisture content of less than 10%.

15. The composition according to claim 14, wherein the powdered oxidizing agent comprises sodium percarbonate, potassium percarbonate, carbamide peroxide, or combinations thereof.

16. The composition according to claim 14, wherein the powdered chelating agent comprises ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), ethylenediaminetriacetic acid (ED3A), N,N'-33 ethylenediaminediacetic acid (N,N'-EDDA), nitrilotris methylenephosphonic acid (NTMP), diethylenetriaminepentacetic acid (DTPA), iminodiacetic acid (IDA), N-(1,2-dicarboxyethylene)-D,L-asparagine acid (IDS), polyaspartic acid (DS), ethylenediamine-N,N'-disuccinic acid (EDDS), N,N-bis(carboxymethyl 1)glutamic acid tetrasodium (GLDA), methylglycinediacetic acid (MGDA), or combinations thereof.

17. The composition according to claim 14, wherein the odor-modifying agent comprises Benzaldehyde, Bourgeonal, Cinnamaldehyde, Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde, Citronella, Hydroxy Citronella, Citral, Cuminalaldehyde, Decanal, Eugenol, Geraniol, Heptanal, Cis-3-Hexen-1-ol, Hexanal, Allonone, β-Ionone, γ-Ionone, Lyral, Nonanaldehyde, Octanaldehyde, Valeraldehyde, Perillalaldehyde, Piperanal, Vanillin, para-tert-amylcyclohexanone, ortho-tert-butylcyclohexanol, 3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl), α-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)benzenepropanal, aldehyde para-tert-butyl-alpha-methyldihydrocinnamic, 4-tert-butylcyclohexanol or combinations thereof.

18. The composition according to claim 14, wherein the odor-modifying agent is a liquid.

19. The composition according to claim 15, wherein the powdered oxidizing agent is sodium percarbonate.