Abstract: A hazardous ingredient free cleaning composition and method for cleaning an oil/grease stained concrete surface. The cleaning composition includes (i) about 50 to about 95% by weight of water; (ii) at least about 2% by weight of a detergent builder; (iii) at least about 1% of a surfactant; and (iv) at least about 1% of a coupling agent which minimizes phase separation of the surfactant from the builder during cleaning of the surface. The method includes applying the cleaning composition to the stained surface, allowing the composition to set on the surface, and rinsing the surface with water.

Abstract: A double barrel sprayer for applying a diluted product such as a diluted cleaning solution to a surface for cleaning thereof and rinsing the diluted product from the surface by spraying a water-only rinse onto the surface. The sprayer can include an insert having passages therein for providing a desired product dilution ratio. To provide different spray patterns for the water-rinse or diluted product, the sprayer can include a shroud having suitably shaped exit holes. The sprayer includes separate flow paths for the water-only rinse and the diluted product. The flow path for the diluted product includes a mixing chamber in which concentrated product is siphoned from a container and mixed with water supplied by a garden hose. Prior to mixing with the water, the concentrated product passes through the insert to provide a substantially constant water/product ratio over a wide range of water pressures.

Abstract: A method for cleaning automotive or truck wheel surfaces. A cleaning composition containing an acid fluoride salt and having a pH of about 3 to 6.5 is applied to the automotive or truck wheel surface. The cleaning composition contains soluble salt in an amount which provides the composition with a molar ratio of soluble anion to hydrogen ion of about 3.5 or greater. This protects the wheel surfaces cleaned, including those of untreated aluminum, from corrosive attack by the acid fluoride salt.

Abstract: The specification discloses compositions and methods for removing particulate and greasy soils from painted and waxed surfaces without stripping the paint or wax. The composition comprises terpene and a surfactant. When applied to a surface as a concentrate, the composition effectively removes greasy and oily soils such as tree sap, tar, and other soils of this type which are typically difficult to solubilize using standard detergents. The composition can be diluted with cold water and applied to a surface to remove particulate soils. The composition and method are particularly useful for cleaning greasy and particulate soils from automotive surfaces.

Abstract: A concentrated cleaning composition for cleaning outdoor vinyl surfaces. The concentrated cleaning solution includes an aqueous chlorinated bleach solution, a surfactant, a phosphate and a silicate. The concentrated cleaning solution is diluted with water to form a diluted composition which is applied to the surfaces to be cleaned to effect loosening of soil. Thereafter, the loosened soil is removed by the mechanical action of a water spray.

Abstract: A double barrel sprayer for applying a diluted product such as a diluted cleaning solution to a surface for cleaning thereof and rinsing the diluted product from the surface by spraying a water-only rinse onto the surface. The sprayer can include a force-fitted orifice plate with a plurality of holes for adjusting the water/product mixing ratio. To provide different spray patterns for the water-rinse or diluted product, the sprayer can include a shroud having suitably shaped exit holes. The sprayer includes separate flow paths for the water-only rinse and the diluted product. The flow path for the diluted product includes a mixing chamber in which concentrated product is siphoned from a container and mixed with water supplied by a garden hose. Prior to mixing with the water, the concentrated product passes through an orifice plate having a plurality of holes to provide a substantially constant water/product ratio over a wide range of water pressures.

Abstract: A concentrated cleaning composition for cleaning outdoor painted/stained surfaces. The concentrated cleaning solution includes an aqueous chlorinated bleach solution, a surfactant, a phosphate and a silicate. The concentrated cleaning solution is diluted with water to form a diluted composition which is applied to the surfaces to be cleaned to effect loosening of soil. Thereafter, the loosened soil is removed by the mechanical action of a water spray.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition is disclosed that is useful for cleaning wheel soils from surfaces of painted steel, painted aluminum, chrome, stainless steel, clear coated aluminum and plastic. The cleaning composition effectively removes organic and inorganic soils from these surfaces without pitting, etching or hazing. The cleaning composition is effective without scrubbing. The cleaning composition comprises at least one acid fluoride salt and at least one organic soil removing agent selected from the group consisting of detergents and organic solvents. The pH of the cleaning composition is from about 3.5 to about 6.0.

Abstract: A protective composition for automotive painted surfaces is provided, which is used with a detergent. The protective composition comprises modified silicone, a cationic emulsifier, and a dispersant.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dual-purpose cleaning composition for removing dirt and grease from painted and waxed surfaces without stripping the wax or paint from that surface. The composition contains nonionic amide and anionic surfactants, along with at least one of a terpene or a fatty acid alkyl ester.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (A) about 1 to about 10 percent by volume of a surfactant that is miscible with water and compatible with chlorinated bleach solutions; (b) about 0.1 to about 8 percent by volume of one or more alcohols selected from the group consisting of a primary, secondary and tertiary alcohol which is compatible with concentrated chlorinated bleach solutions; (C) about 1 to about 4 percent by volume of a chlorinated bleach solution with a caustic override in an approximate amount needed to maintain chlorine stability in the composition; and (D) the balance being water. The composition is useful as a cleaning composition for various outdoor surfaces including wood, vinyl, fiberglass, ceramic tile, concrete, brick, canvas, stone, and plastics. The composition is especially effective for cleaning wood, vinyl siding, and preparation cleaning of outdoor painted surfaces.