Compositions for providing controlled-release of an active material
comprise a dispersant and microcapsules containing the active material
and a stabilizer. The compositions contain the dispersant and/or
microcapsules at relatively low levels to avoid negatively impacting the
surfaces treated with the compositions. The active material is preferably
a perfume and the composition provides a controlled-release scent, along
with controlling malodor when the compositions further comprise optional
odor control agent. The stabilizer improves the stability of the
microcapsule. Methods of providing a controlled-release of an active
material on a surface comprise the step of contacting the surface with a
composition comprising a dispersant and microcapsules containing an
active material and a stabilizer.