Laundry detergent compositions that provide soil release benefits to all
fabric comprising an organophosphorus soil release agents and optional
non-cotton secondary soil release agents. The present invention further
relates to a method for providing soil release benefits to cotton fabric
by contacting cotton articles with a water soluble and/or dispersible
organophosphorus material. The contacting can be during washing or by
pretreating by applying the composition directly to stains or by
presoaking the clothing in the composition prior to washing. The present
invention further relates to providing soil release benefits to all
fabric in the laundry wash load in the presence of a bleaching agent.