Abstract: The present invention relates to the use and application of a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising: a) at least a monomer compound of general formula i: in which R1 is a hydrogen atom, a methyl or ethyl group; R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6, which are identical or different, are linear or branched C1-C6, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or aminoalkyl groups; m is an integer from 0 to 10; n is an integer from 1 to 6; Z represents a —C(O)O— or —C(O)NH— group or an oxygen atom; A represents a (CH2)p group, p being an integer from 1 to 6; B represents a linear or branched C2-C12, polymethylene chain optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms or heterogroups, and optionally substituted by one or more hydroxyl or amino groups; X, which are identical or different, represent counterions; and (b) at least one hydrophilic monomer carrying a functional acidic group which is copolymerizable with (a) and which is capable of being ionized in the application medium; (c) optionally at least one monomer compound

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

Abstract: A method of treating a domestic, institutional, industrial, and/or commercial surface, the method comprising the step of contacting a surface with a surface-treating composition containing a water-soluble, sulfonated/carboxylated polymer, is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface. The applicator has a first side, a second side, and an internal cavity between the first and second sides. The applicator further includes at least one opening, such that the internal cavity is externally accessible, and the applicator further comprises: (a) a material comprising absorbent and substantially non-absorbent fibers on one of the first and second sides; (b) an absorbent core on the other of the first and second sides; and (c) a substantially fluid-impervious barrier layer within the internal cavity adjacent the absorbent core. The applicator includes at least one opening, such that the internal cavity is externally accessible, and the applicator further comprises: (a) a substantially fluid-impervious barrier layer within the internal cavity adjacent one of the sides; and (b) a rupturable fluid-containing reservoir located between the barrier layer and the side.

Abstract: A domestic, institutional, industrial, and/or commercial surface-treating composition containing a water-soluble, sulfonated/carboxylated polymer is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides preferred, preferably liquid, hard surface cleaning compositions, compositions with cleaning liquid composition on a substrate, compositions used with absorbent pads and implements and devices for making the process of cleaning hard surfaces and/or maintaining their appearance and hygiene easier and more effective.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wipes comprising at least one layer of a 100% synthetic nonwoven web. The wipes may be provided as a single layer of nonwoven web, or may be provided in a laminate material, such as one comprising spunlaid-meltblown-spunlaid (SMS) webs. The 100% synthetic nonwoven webs of the present invention may be made via a process comprising a fiber laying step selected from the group consisting of spunlaying, meltblowing, carding, airlaying, wetlaying and combinations thereof. The 100% synthetic nonwoven webs of the present invention may be made via a process comprising a fiber bonding step selected from the group consisting of hydroentanglement, cold calendering, hot calendering, air thru bonding, chemical bonding, needle punching and combinations thereof. The nonwoven webs may also comprise one or more polyolefins. In one embodiment of the present invention, the nonwoven webs may be spunlaid and HET.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-moistened wipe for treating a surface, said pre-moistened wipe comprising: (a) a substrate; wherein said substrate is substantially free of a binder or latex and said substrate is made of at least about 20% synthetic material; and (b) an aqueous composition applied to said substrate, said composition comprising a low-residue surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable cleaning article for cleaning a bathroom surfaces which includes a layer of nonwoven substrate and a cleaning composition which can be either in a liquid or paste form. The cleaning article is water activate. The present invention also relates to a method of cleaning a hard surface by adding water to a disposable cleaning article impregnated with a cleaning composition and then wiping the bathroom surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides preferred, preferably liquid, hard surface cleaning compositions, compositions with cleaning liquid composition on a substrate, compositions used with absorbent pads and implements and devices for making the process of cleaning hard surfaces and/or maintaining their appearance and hygiene easier and more effective.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for cleaning floors. In particular, it relates to aqueous compositions for one-step cleaning and gloss enhancement of wood surfaces, especially floors. The inventive compositions comprise specific levels of a class of copolymer, chitosan, or mixtures thereof, and specific levels of surfactant. The cleaning benefits are delivered every time the compositions are used; the gloss benefits are provided over three to four cleanings and are easily strippable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-moistened wipe for treating a surface, said pre-moistened wipe comprising: (a) a substrate; wherein said substrate is substantially free of a binder or latex material and said; and (b) a composition applied to said substrate, said composition having (i) a pH of about 7 or less and comprising (ii) at least about one surfactant; and (iii) a polymeric biguanide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having a pH of less than about 7, for treating a hard surface comprising: at least one low residue surfactant and/or an alkyl ethoxylate surfactant; and a polymeric biguanide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having a pH of less than about 7, for treating a hard surface comprising: at least one low residue surfactant and/or an alkyl ethoxylate surfactant; and a polymeric biguanide.