Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition comprising: a) from 0.01 to 0.5% by weight of the composition of a controlled-emulsification system having a turbidity of less than 500, as measured in a homogenized aqueous solution comprising 0.003% by weight of the solution of canola oil and 0.5% by weight of the solution of the controlled-emulsification system; b) a shine polymer comprising at least one monomer comprising a substantially planar 5-7 membered ring, said monomer preferably being selected from the group consisting of vinylpyrrolidone, vinylimidazoline, maleimide, styrene sulfonate and vinylcaprolactam; and c) optionally an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: An aqueous antimicrobial composition having from about 0.08% to about 0.8% by weight of the composition of an alkyldimethylbenzylammonium compound; from about 0.01% to about 1.5% by weight of the composition of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkyldimethylamine oxide, alkyldi(hydroxyethyl)amine oxide, alkylpolyglucoside, alkylbetaine, and a mixture thereof wherein the average alkyl chain length of the surfactant is less than 12 carbon atoms; from 0 to about 0.5% by weight of the composition of a polymer; at least 80% by weight of the composition of water; wherein the composition is substantially free of dialkyldimethylammonium compound.

Abstract: An aqueous antimicrobial composition is described. The aqueous antimicrobial composition having from about 0.01% to about 0.5% by weight of the composition of a dioctyldimethylammonium compound; from about 0.01% to about 1.5% by weight of the composition of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of non-ionic surfactant, cationic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, and a mixture thereof; from 0 to about 0.5% by weight of the composition of a polymer; and at least 80% by weight of the composition of water.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition comprising: (a) from 0.01 to 0.5% by weight of the composition of a grease loosening system comprising: i) 50% or more by weight of the system of a low emulsifying surfactant wherein the low emulsifying surfactant is a nonionic ethoxylate having an HLB value of from about 13 to about 20; and ii) 50% or less by weight of the system of a high emulsifying material wherein the high emulsifying material is selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of less than 13, a surfactant other than nonionic surfactants; antimicrobial quats and mixtures thereof; (b) a shine polymer comprising at least one monomer comprising a substantially planar 5-7 membered ring, said monomer preferably being selected from the group consisting of vinylpyrrolidone, vinylimidazoline, maleimide, styrene sulfonate and vinylcaprolactam; and (c) optionally a non-quaternary ammonium compound antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising: a) C2-C8 alkylated polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer; and b) biocidal agent selected from the group consisting of quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorohexidine salts, polymeric biguanides, organic acids, hydrogen peroxide, tertiary alkyl amines, iodophors and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions and methods of use thereof are described. The antimicrobial compositions have an acid system, an anionic surfactant system and 2-phenoxyethanol and/or a fragrance. The acid system includes at least 30 wt % of octanoic acid and a secondary acid. The anionic surfactant system includes at least 60 wt % of octyl sulfate and a secondary surfactant having a moiety with a carbon chain length with at least ten carbon atoms. The antimicrobial composition has a pH of from about 1.5 to about 5 as measured at 20° C.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition comprising: (a) from 0.01 to 0.5% by weight of the composition of a grease loosening system comprising: i) 50% or more by weight of the system of a low emulsifying surfactant wherein the low emulsifying surfactant is a nonionic ethoxylate having an HLB value of from about 13 to about 20; and ii) 50% or less by weight of the system of a high emulsifying material wherein the high emulsifying material is selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of less than 13, a surfactant other than nonionic surfactants; antimicrobial quats and mixtures thereof; (b) a shine polymer comprising at least one monomer comprising a substantially planar 5-7 membered ring, said monomer preferably being selected from the group consisting of vinylpyrrolidone, vinylimidazoline, maleimide, styrene sulfonate and vinylcaprolactam; and (c) optionally a non-quaternary ammonium compound antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising: a) C2-C8 alkylated polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer; and b) biocidal agent selected from the group consisting of quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorohexidine salts, polymeric biguanides, organic acids, hydrogen peroxide, tertiary alkyl amines, iodophors and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition comprising: a) from 0.01 to 0.5% by weight of the composition of a controlled-emulsification system having a turbidity of less than 500, as measured in a homogenized aqueous solution comprising 0.003% by weight of the solution of canola oil and 0.5% by weight of the solution of the controlled-emulsification system; b) a shine polymer comprising at least one monomer comprising a substantially planar 5-7 membered ring, said monomer preferably being selected from the group consisting of vinylpyrrolidone, vinylimidazoline, maleimide, styrene sulfonate and vinylcaprolactam; and c) optionally an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A method of reducing biofilm and/or planktonic contamination from a surface using a fibrous structure, the method comprising the steps of: i) applying water to the surface or to the fibrous structure; and ii) wiping the surface with the fibrous structure; and wherein the fibrous structure is: a) a two-dimensional fibrous structure comprising a core and a scrim wherein the core is more hydrophilic than the scrim; or b) a three-dimensional fibrous structure comprising a sheet and a gather strip element joined to the sheet, the gather strip element comprising plural superimposed layers folded upon one another, a plurality of said layers having strips extending outwardly.

Abstract: The need for a fast acting and broad spectrum antimicrobial composition which does not reduce surface shine and does not leave visible residues on the surface, which is also preferably suitable for surfaces which contact food, is met by formulating the antimicrobial composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: Water disintegrable, foam producing articles comprise a soluble fibrous structure encasing a particulate effervescent cleaning composition comprising an effervescent agent, a particulate foaming surfactant, an effervescent activator, optionally an effervescent protection agent, and optionally an active agent. Methods of using the articles to clean surfaces are also provided.

Abstract: The need for a fast acting and broad spectrum antimicrobial composition which does not reduce surface shine and does not leave visible residues on the surface, while also providing greater residuality of the actives can be met by formulating antimicrobial compositions as described herein.

Abstract: Methods for reducing particulates in the air are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method comprises spraying a composition having an effective amount of a zwitterionic polymer, a compressed gas propellant, and an aqueous carrier in to the air. The composition agglomerates particulates upon contacting particulates in the air thereby reducing particulates in the air.

Abstract: The need for a fast acting and broad spectrum antimicrobial composition which does not reduce surface shine and does not leave visible residues on the surface, which is also preferably suitable for surfaces which contact food, is met by formulating the hard surface cleaning compositions described herein.

Abstract: The need for a fast acting and broad spectrum antimicrobial composition which does not reduce surface shine and does not leave visible residues on the surface, which is also preferably suitable for surfaces which contact food, is met by formulating the antimicrobial composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating a fabric by contacting the fabric with an aqueous liquor having a surfactant; an acidifying agent; and an amide and optionally an antimicrobial active. The fabric may be contacted with the aqueous liquor in a rinse step and/or in a pre-treatment step of a fabric laundering process.

Abstract: A fabric softener composition including (i) 2 to 50 wt % quaternary ammonium ester fabric softener compound; and (ii) an amide of formula I: R1-CO—NR2R3??(I) wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted C6-C12, each of R2 and R3 is independently selected from H, OH, a halogen, or C1-C6 linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl groups, and methods of treating a fabric including contacting the fabric with the composition.

Abstract: The need for a fast acting and broad spectrum antimicrobial composition which does not reduce surface shine and does not leave visible residues on the surface, while also providing greater residuality of the actives can be met by formulating antimicrobial compositions as described herein.

Abstract: A method of cleaning dishware in a low temperature fill-and-dump dishwashing machine wherein the detergent composition doused in the wash cycle comprises sanitizer mitigator and enzymes, and the rinse cycle comprises sanitizer and rinse aid.