Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning composition comprising a surface substantive polymer for cleaning surfaces, particularly the exterior surfaces of a vehicle.

Abstract: Compositions described herein are aqueous detergent compositions, preferably hard surface cleaning compositions, which contain a flexible lamellar sheet phase dispersed in the aqueous phase. The compositions are viscous, provide excellent soap scum and hard water properties and are easy to rinse. Such compositions are formulated by using an alkylaryl detergent composition in combination with an alcohol and/or cationic surfactant, together with a hydrotropic solvent, in an acidic system further optionally comprising a peroxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous, liquid hard surface detergent composition having excellent surface lubricity and filming/streaking characteristics. Said composition comprises less than about 1%, by weight of the composition, of surfactant to provide lubricity, preferably straight chain alkyl sulfate wherein at least about 30%, preferably wherein more than about 50%, of said surfactant, by weight, has a C12 or C14 chain length or mixtures thereof; hydrophobic cleaning solvent; an optional substantive material that increases the hydrophilicity of the glass; and preferred low level of alkaline buffering agent to provide composition stability on storage and alkalinity, without diminishing the lubricity.

Abstract: A detergent composition for use with a cleaning pad comprising an effective amount of a superabsorbent material, said pad preferably being part of a cleaning implement comprising a handle and said cleaning pad preferably being removable. The detergent composition contains a limited amount of a detergent surfactant, preferably linear in structure and relatively hydrophilic, the level of hydrophobic materials being kept below about 0.5%, and the pH being maintained above about 9, to allow the superabsorbent material to be readily absorbed by the superabsorbent material. The process of using the detergent composition with such a cleaning pad, and the provision of a kit containing both detergent composition and cleaning pad are disclosed.

Abstract: A cleaning implement comprising a handle and a removable cleaning pad. The removable cleaning pad is capable of absorbing at least 10 g deionized water per g of cleaning pad in 20 minutes, under a confining pressure of 0.09 psi. These implements provide the convenience of disposable cleaning implements and the cleaning ability of conventional mops.

Abstract: A cleaning implement comprising a handle and a removable cleaning pad. The cleaning pad exhibits the ability to initially delay absorption of cleaning fluid, soil and the like, but then absorb those materials after this initial delay.

Abstract: Compositions described herein are aqueous detergent compositions, preferably hard surface cleaning compositions, which contain alkyl aryl sulfonate surfactant, selected hydrophobic cleaning solvent, polycarboxylic acid, and aqueous solvent system in solution and/or a micellar phase, the pH being from about 2 to about 4. The have excellent soap scum removal and hard water deposit removal properties and are easy to rinse. Such compositions optionally contain additional anionic sulfate surfactant, cationic surfactant, peroxide and/or hydrophilic polymer for additional benefits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a dianionic sulfosuccinamate and a polyethoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant which provides non-streaking and non-filming benefits. The compositions of the present invention are effective on clear and colorless, shiny, or "semi-gloss" surfaces.

Abstract: Gelled detergent compositions comprise a polyhydroxy fatty acid amine surfactant and an alkyl alkoxylated sulfate surfactant. Gels form spontaneously without the need for extraneous gelling agents. Thus, a mixture of coconutalkyl N-methyl glucamide and an AEmS surfactant gels in water to provide a composition which is useful for cleaning hard surfaces, especially tableware. Grease-cutting gels which contain magnesium and/or calcium ions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to low sudsing hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a dianionic sulfosuccinamate and a polyethoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant which provides non-streaking and non-filming benefits. The compositions of the present invention are effective on clear and colorless, shiny, or "semi-gloss" surfaces.