(EN) Surface treating compositions and methods for using the same to treat a target surface are provided. The surface treating composition comprises a hydrophobic polymer, and is capable of delivering one or more of the following benefits: (1) the treated/rinsed surface exhibits a slip-stick transition (SST), which signals to the consumer that the surface treatment, specifically the rinse operation, is complete; (2) the surface treated with the present composition exhibits a shorter slip-stick transition time (t SST) than the t SST exhibited by a comparable surface treated with a composition without the hydrophobic polymer; (3) enhanced dissolution in an aqueous medium, such as water; and (4) the present composition is effective in removing grease from a soiled surface.