Novel cleaning compositions comprising cell wall degrading enzymes are
disclosed having pectinases and/or hemicellulases and optionally
cellulases. The compositions are particularly suitable for removing stains
of vegetable origin, especially from textiles. Although compositions
having only one type of such enzymes axe part of the invention (excluding
cellulases alone), preferred embodiments have a mixture of cell wall
degrading enzyme activities to allow for a concerted action against the
fibrous mass which usually constitutes a stain of vegetable origin.