Cationic surfactants have positively charged heads in solution. In fabric softeners and in detergents with built-in fabric softener, cationic surfactants provide softness. Examples of cationic surfactants are esterquat, imidazoline quat, and poly hydroxylammonium salts.
In laundry detergents, cationic surfactants improve the packing of anionic surfactant molecules at the stain/water interface. This helps to reduce the dirt/water interfacial tension in a very efficient way, leading to a more robust dirt removal system. They are especially efficient at removing greasy stains. In household and bathroom cleaners, cationic surfactants contribute to the disinfecting/sanitizing properties.
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