Fabric detergent compositions

A liquid detergent formulation comprising:

• a) a nonionic-cationic surfactant system;
• b) 0.5% to 10% wt of a lubricant selected from polyol polyester(s), polyol polyether(s), or blends thereof;
• and
• c) wherein the cationic surfactant is a quaternary ammonium compound which has a single C8-C28 alkyl or alkenyl chain, the remaining three chains being short chain C1-C3 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl and the nonionic-cationic surfactant system is present in an effective amount to function as a deposition aid for the lubricant and to also have a cleansing function.