Abstract: System and methods for dispensing a residual surface sanitization or disinfection formulation on a surface. The system may include a formulation and a device. The device includes a sprayer configured to spray the formulation onto a surface as a coating. The spray has a Dv50 particle size distribution of less than about 150 ?m and the coating has a residual coating coverage efficiency of at least 30 cm2/mm2. Additionally, the coating covers a majority of the surface and provides a durable coating on the surface for a time period therefore providing residual sanitization or disinfection to the surface over the time period.

Abstract: Pre-dosed wipes and packaged systems of such wipes including a nonwoven substrate formed from natural pulp fibers and regenerated cellulosic fibers where the natural pulp fibers are not simply present at an interior of the substrate, but are substantially homogeneously dispersed throughout the substrate, so that the natural pulp fibers are exposed on exterior faces of the wipe. As no synthetic fibers are present, the nonwoven substrate and wipe as a whole may meet any applicable biodegradability/compostability standard (e.g., ASTM D6400 or EN13432). The wipe may be substantially void of compostable synthetic polyester or other synthetic fibers, such as PHA, PLA, PVA, PVOH, PP, or PET. A cleaning composition is loaded onto the wipe. A container can be provided within which the plurality of nonwoven substrates pre-dosed with the cleaning composition are packaged.

Abstract: A wipe formed of a base layer and a secondary layer. The wipe has an initial caliper of at least about 0.5 mm, a basis weight of less than about 55 gsm and a % DIB of about 20-95%. The base layer is formed of a non-biodegradable material such as thermoplastic polymer and the secondary layer is formed of a biodegradable material such as wood pulp, cellulose and/or regenerated cellulose. The top surface of the secondary layer generally includes a non-uniform distribution of fibers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low-density substrate, which has an optimized pore volume distribution. The optimized pore volume distribution allows the substrate to hold at least 50 percent of its cumulative volume within pores with a radius size of about 110 to 250 microns. The optimized pore volume distribution can also be characterized by having a dry fibrous web that absorbs less than 20 percent of the cumulative volume of the fibrous web at a pore radius of 75 microns. The optimized pore volume distribution of the substrate enables it to controllably release a fluid composition effectively onto a surface. The basis weight of the substrate is about 80 to 20 gsm and the density of the substrate is below 0.1 g/cc. The substrate may be a pre-loaded wipe, which is either moistened by a consumer prior to use or moistened prior to packaging. The composition loaded onto the substrate may contain dry and/or liquid compositions preferably for cleaning hard or soft surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low-density substrate, which has an optimized pore volume distribution. The optimized pore volume distribution allows the substrate to hold at least 50 percent of its cumulative volume within pores with a radius size of about 110 to 250 microns. The optimized pore volume distribution can also be characterized by having a dry fibrous web that absorbs less than 20 percent of the cumulative volume of the fibrous web at a pore radius of 75 microns. The optimized pore volume distribution of the substrate enables it to controllably release a fluid composition effectively onto a surface. The basis weight of the substrate is about 80 to 20 gsm and the density of the substrate is below 0.1 g/cc. The substrate may be a pre-loaded wipe, which is either moistened by a consumer prior to use or moistened prior to packaging. The composition loaded onto the substrate may contain dry and/or liquid compositions preferably for cleaning hard or soft surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low-density substrate, which has an optimized pore volume distribution. The optimized pore volume distribution allows the substrate to hold at least 50 percent of its cumulative volume within pores with a radius size of about 110 to 250 microns. The optimized pore volume distribution can also be characterized by having a dry fibrous web that absorbs less than 20 percent of the cumulative volume of the fibrous web at a pore radius of 75 microns. The optimized pore volume distribution of the substrate enables it to controllably release a fluid composition effectively onto a surface. The basis weight of the substrate is about 80 to 20 gsm and the density of the substrate is below 0.1 g/cc. The substrate may be a pre-loaded wipe, which is either moistened by a consumer prior to use or moistened prior to packaging. The composition loaded onto the substrate may contain dry and/or liquid compositions preferably for cleaning hard or soft surfaces.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to compositions and method of producing diluted hypohalous acid and hypohalous acid vapor. These compositions can be used to treat allergen containing surfaces, hard surfaces, food contact surfaces, hospital surfaces, food surfaces, kitchen surfaces, bathroom surfaces, human surfaces, animal surfaces, children's items, outdoor surfaces, soft surfaces, and medical instruments. These compositions can be converted to solid particulate or granular compositions. These compositions can be put into a variety of containers which preserve the stability. These compositions can be used to treat allergens and molds and as part of a mold detection system. These compositions can be dispersed into the air to enable microbiological control.

Abstract: A fibrous material suitable for a wipe, cleaning implement or any other purpose has multiple functional zones that are distinctly separated. The functional areas or zones are created in the fibrous structure by essentially eliminating the porous structure in the border regions between the different zones to create a capillary barrier. The elimination of the porous structure in this border region eliminates the passage of fluids between the zones and allows for both wet and dry zones.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide a method for treating a surface using a cleaning substrate. The cleaning substrate comprises a nonwoven web. The nonwoven web includes hydrophilic materials and chemical actives. The cleaning substrate provides a controlled release of the chemical actives on the surface to be cleaned. Additionally, the cleaning substrate provides a controlled and enhanced foam delivery to the surface being treated.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for achieving microbiological control, especially using active sources that generate hypochlorous acid vapor. These methods are effective in confined spaces and sealed containers. The active sources may be contained within permeable containers and may be actively dispersed. The active sources may be in the form of solids, liquids or gels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-woven web comprising fibers and feathers for use as a substrate for cleaning articles. The non-woven web may be created using a variety of non-woven processing techniques and bonding treatments to bond the fibers. The non-woven web is made by combination of variety of fiber types and feathers in varying proportions which create non-woven webs with varying levels of loft, weight, tensile strength, absorbency and abrasiveness.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low-density substrate, which has an optimized pore volume distribution. The optimized pore volume distribution allows the substrate to hold at least 50 percent of its cumulative volume within pores with a radius size of about 110 to 250 microns. The optimized pore volume distribution can also be characterized by having a dry fibrous web that absorbs less than 20 percent of the cumulative volume of the fibrous web at a pore radius of 75 microns. The optimized pore volume distribution of the substrate enables it to controllably release a fluid composition effectively onto a surface. The basis weight of the substrate is about 80 to 20 gsm and the density of the substrate is below 0.1 g/cc. The substrate may be a pre-loaded wipe, which is either moistened by a consumer prior to use or moistened prior to packaging. The composition loaded onto the substrate may contain dry and/or liquid compositions preferably for cleaning hard or soft surfaces.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for achieving microbiological control, especially using active sources that generate hypochlorous acid vapor with reduced levels of chlorine vapor. These methods are effective in confined spaces and sealed containers. The active sources may be contained within permeable containers and may be actively dispersed. The active sources may be in the form of solids, liquids or gels.

Abstract: A disposable substrate comprising a foam particles or a foam layer with a nonwoven layer or an additional foam layer can be used to effectively clean surfaces. The disposable substrate can be a wipe or a cleaning pad. The cleaning pad can be attached to a cleaning implement. The disposable substrate can contain a cleaning composition. The disposable substrate can be used for personal care cleansing and absorption applications. One example of a suitable foam, for incorporation in the substrate, is melamine foam.