Detergent compositions containing nonionic and cationic surfactants, the cationic surfactant having a long alkyl chain of from about 20 to about 30 carbon atoms

Laundry detergent compositions, which are either free of phosphate materials or contain only low levels of such materials, containing a nonionic surfactant, preferably specific alcohol ethoxylate nonionic surfactants, together with selected single long chain (C20-C30) alkyl cationic surfactants, are disclosed. These compositions provide both excellent particulate and greasy/oily soil removal and, additionally, provide fabric softening, static control, color fidelity, and dye transfer inhibition benefits to fabrics laundered therewith. A process for laundering fabrics, using these compositions, is also disclosed.