Abstract: The need for a light duty maintenance cleaning spray for hard surfaces, which result in less over-spray during application, especially when using spray applicators which provide large coverage angles, and provides more uniform coverage, especially on inclined surfaces, is met when the spray composition is formulated with low surfactant levels and thickener, and is applied as spray droplets having the desired particle size.

Abstract: Disclosed are particles comprising polyalkylene glycol, an effervescent system and perfume for hard surface cleaning as well as a composition including these particles. Additionally, a method of making such particles and a method of using such particles for cleaning are also provided.

Abstract: An alkaline hard surface cleaning composition includes a surfactant system including a primary surfactant having an alkyl polyglycoside and a secondary surfactant. The primary and secondary surfactant are present in a weight ratio of at least about 3:1. The composition further includes a perfume and water. The perfume and the surfactant system are present in a weight ratio of at least about 1:10. The composition has a pH of at least about 10 as measured at 20° C.

Abstract: The need for a light duty maintenance cleaning spray for hard surfaces, which result in less over-spray during application, especially when using spray applicators which provide large coverage angles, and provides more uniform coverage, especially on inclined surfaces, is met when the spray composition is formulated with low surfactant levels and thickener, and is applied as spray droplets having the desired particle size.

Abstract: The need for a spray container and detergent composition, which exhibits less dribbling of the detergent composition when applied to inclined surfaces, and a higher fraction of the detergent composition contacting the surface after spraying, while also reducing nozzle spitting and improving spray visibility on the treated surface, is met by formulating the composition using a long chain polymer.

Abstract: The need for a light duty maintenance cleaning spray for hard surfaces, which result in less over-spray during application, especially when using spray applicators which provide large coverage angles, and provides more uniform coverage, especially on inclined surfaces, is met when the spray composition is formulated with low surfactant levels and thickener, and is applied as spray droplets having the desired particle size.

Abstract: The need for a hard surface cleaning composition which provides improved surface shine while maintaining cleaning efficacy, and also improves the prevention of water-marks, especially from inclined surfaces, is met by formulating the composition with low levels of surfactant and a carboxylated fructan.

Abstract: Disclosed are particles comprising polyalkylene glycol, an effervescent system and perfume for hard surface cleaning as well as a composition including these particles. Additionally, a method of making such particles and a method of using such particles for cleaning are also provided.

Abstract: The need for a light duty maintenance cleaning spray for hard surfaces, which result in less over-spray during application, especially when using spray applicators which provide large coverage angles, and provides more uniform coverage, especially on inclined surfaces, is met when the spray composition is formulated with low surfactant levels and thickener, and is applied as spray droplets having the desired particle size.

Abstract: The need for a spray container and detergent composition, which exhibits less dribbling of the detergent composition when applied to inclined surfaces, and a higher fraction of the detergent composition contacting the surface after spraying, while also reducing nozzle spitting and improving spray visibility on the treated surface, is met by formulating the composition using a long chain polymer.

Abstract: The need for a hard surface cleaning composition which provides improved surface shine while maintaining cleaning efficacy, and also improves the prevention of water-marks, especially from inclined surfaces, is met by formulating the composition with low levels of surfactant and a carboxylated fructan.

Abstract: Liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition comprising certain copolymers provide good limescale removal and long lasting shine to a broad range of surfaces. Moreover, when formulated with suitable acid systems, they also provide improved surface safety over more delicate surfaces.

Abstract: A liquid cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles; one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric and mixtures thereof; and a first acidic component wherein said acidic component consists of one or more chelating acids; wherein at least one nonionic surfactant is comprised in said composition and the total level of nonionic surfactant is less than 2% by weight of the total composition and/or at least one anionic surfactant is comprised in said composition and the total level of anionic surfactant is less than 2% by weight of the total composition.

Abstract: Glycol ether solvents can be used in liquid cleaning compositions to improve the removal of hydrophobic stains from hard surfaces, and also improve the sudsing profile of the composition.

Abstract: Acidic hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a glycol ether solvent and having a pH of less than about 7, can be used for providing a combination of lime scale removal and removal of hydrophobic stains.

Abstract: Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a glycol ether solvent and from about 3% to about 15% by weight of surfactant, and having a pH of greater than about 7, can be used for removing stains, especially hydrophobic stains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of using a portable chemical decontamination system for decontamination of chemical warfare agents, including agent VX. Specifically, the present invention provides a portable chemical decontaminant system that is rapidly effective against chemical warfare agent VX. The disclosed method decontaminates agent VX using both electrochemically generated chlorine dioxide and chlorine dioxide generated by the reaction between a chemical warfare agent VX degradation product and excess sodium chlorite. The method using the portable system eliminates the need to transport corrosive or highly reactive chemicals, and dramatically simplifies the logistics of delivering an effective chemical decontaminant system to wherever it may be needed. The portable chemical decontamination system electrochemically generates chlorine dioxide and hypobromite.

Abstract: A liquid cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles; one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric and mixtures thereof; and a first acidic component wherein said acidic component consists of one or more chelating acids; wherein at least one nonionic surfactant is comprised in said composition and the total level of nonionic surfactant is less than 2% by weight of the total composition and/or at least one anionic surfactant is comprised in said composition and the total level of anionic surfactant is less than 2% by weight of the total composition.

Abstract: A liquid cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning foam particles, wherein said abrasive cleaning foam particles comprise a biodegradable thermoplastic material and have a packing density of from greater than 100 kg/m3 to less than 250 kg/m3, and wherein the abrasive cleaning foam particles have a biodegradable rate of greater than 50% according to ASTM6400 test method.

Abstract: A device for emitting volatile compositions comprising a capillary element, a channel in fluid communication with the capillary element, an emitting orifice having a forward tilt from about +5 degrees to less than about +90 degrees, and a decoupled piezoelectric actuator for emitting the volatile composition through the emitting orifice. In some embodiments, the device is a plug-in air freshener and reduces surface deposition and improves scent noticeability through improved containment of perfumes during the rest period.