Abstract: A germicidal composition includes a biocide selected from a benzyl substituted quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) and a release agent selected from a non-benzyl substituted quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant. The release agent may further optionally include an amine amphoteric surfactant. A sterilization product may include a substrate and at least a biocide of a germicidal composition impregnating the substrate, although one or more other components of the germicidal composition may be attached thereto or otherwise be impregnating the substrate. A method may include contacting a substrate with a germicidal composition, and/or modulating one or more of a biocide and a release agent to make a germicidal composition, a sterilization product, or any combinations thereof.