Abstract: The formulations of the invention comprise a suspension of a sanitizing composition, bacterial spores, surfactants, a thickening agent, and abrasive particles all contained in aqueous solution. These formulations can be used for cleaning and sanitizing bathroom fixtures, sinks, toilet bowls, and other dirty and contaminated surfaces, and have the advantages of being a good surface cleaning agent and a good sanitizer along with providing the long term effect of beneficial bacteria that control pathogens and degrade wastes both on the surface and in the sewage system associated with the surface being treated.

Abstract: Ion exchange resins are prepared by a process comprising functionalizing styrene-divinylbenzene copolymers, or other crosslinked vinyl copolymers, by sulfonation or chloromethylation and amination, and achieving high ion exchange capacity and a low degree of resin bead fragmentation, in the presence of hydrocarbon liquids, such as cyclohexane.

Abstract: A liquid drain opener formulation which comprises a stable suspension of viable microorganisms, a surfactant, and a preservative all contained in an aqueous medium and having a pH in the range of about 3 to 10.

Abstract: A cleaning composition which comprises a stable suspension of abrasive particles and viable microorganisms in a water solution containing a detergent.