Abstract: There is disclosed antimicrobial compositions based upon the combination of an antimicrobially effective poly (quaternary ammonium) compound and an antimicrobially effective simple anionic component. There is also disclosed methods of making the same and products made therefrom.

Abstract: The method of cleaning hair between shampoos which comprises rubbing the hair with a sheet-like substrate that has been treated to make it electronically attractive to hair soil in the presence of an aqueous liquid in a moistening amount.Means for cleaning hair between shampoos comprising a sheet-like substrate treated to make it electronically attractive to hair soil and moistened with a cleaning liquid. The substrate is preferably a flexible, absorbent, organic, fibrous sheet having satisfactory wet strength properties such as non-woven fabric and wet strength paper rendered electronically attractive to hair soil by the presence of a cationic organic polyelectrolyte, e.g., by incorporation in a sheet during or impregnation of a sheet after manufacture. The cleaning liquid is aqueous, preferably water and alcohol, usually absorbed in the substrate. Optionally and advantageously the substrate is folded into a compact pad and sealed within a moisture-proof envelope for convenience in carrying and use.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a soap curd dispersant in clear liquid form to be added to the laundry in either the wash cycle or the rinse cycle. The soap curd dispersant comprises a higher alkyl dimethyl amide or higher alkyl dimethyl sulfonamide, a hydrotrope, and an organic solvent.