Abstract: Article for sampling comprising inner layer, one or more outer layers, and optional scouring layer on a portion of the one or more outer layers.

Abstract: A substrate with a color changing indicator to identify wear of the substrate is disclosed. The color changing indicator generally comprises a substrate having a working surface with a first color and a surface coating comprising a second color, different than the first color, dispersed in a binder. The surface coating covers the first color of the substrate and repeated use of the article wears away the surface coating causing exposure of the first color to indicate wearing of the substrate. Also disclosed, is a method of making an article including a color changing indicator.

Abstract: A disinfecting tablet is disclosed having rapid disintegration and low friability. In one embodiment, the disinfecting tablet comprises sodium dichloroisocyanurate dihydrate and at least one swellable disintegrating agent assisting with rapid disintegration of the tablet. Also disclosed are a disinfecting cleaning tool assembly and a method of cleaning.

Abstract: The present invention provides an abrasive cleaning article, a method of making an abrasive cleaning article, and a method of cleaning a surface with an abrasive cleaning article. In one aspect, the abrasive cleaning articles comprises a substrate, a water-soluble binder having a weight average molecular weight less than 200,000, and a plurality of abrasive particles releasably secured to the substrate by the water-soluble binder. The abrasive particles release from the substrate upon contact with a solvent.