A fabric softening composition including from about 1% to about 90% by
weight of a fabric softening active, optionally from about 1% to about 25%
by weight of a principal solvent having a ClogP of less than about 3, from
about 0.05% to about 15% by weight of a malodor controlling agent, and the
balance being adjunct ingredients. The malodor controlling agent is
selected from the group consisting of a quaternary ammonium antimicrobial
agent, cyclodextrin or mixtures of these ingredients. The present
invention also relates to a method for reducing malodor by applying such a
composition to a fabric article, and drying the fabric article as well as
the use of such a composition on fabric articles to reduce malodor
impression. An article for reducing and inhibiting the expression of
malodor impression is also provided.
