A fabric treatment composition that includes a hydrophobic agent with a
melting point or
glass transition temperature below 100° C. and optionally, a
fluoropolymer, that imparts fabric protection benefits, including improved
stain and
soil resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness,
wrinkle and damage resistance, and better handfeel to treated fabrics. Compositions may further include a
zeta potential modifier in an amount sufficient to adjust the
zeta potential of the composition to be positive and greater, than zero millivolts. The composition can be used as a pretreatment prior to
drying or ironing, through soaking or direct spray application, or used prior to or during the
drying cycle of an automatic
drying machine or clothing refresher
machine, or used prior to or in conjunction with an ironing device. The fabric treatment is complete when the fabric treated by contact with the protective composition is then cured by drying and / or heating. The invention further includes a kit providing a means for convenient dispensing of the protective composition to effect treatment and curing of fabric articles.