Abstract: A cleaner and polish article comprises a substrate capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid and having two opposed surfaces wherein at least one surface is abrasive, and a nonabrasive aqueous cleaner and polish formulation absorbed, in the substrate. The cleaner and polish formulation comprises an aqueous cleaning emulsion containing water, a surfactant and an organic solvent, a polishing agent, and a carrier, whereby cleansing and polishing action is achieved by the formulation, and abrasive cleansing action and polishing action is achieved by the cleaner and polish formulation as well as by the abrasive surface of the substrate. The substrate is further capable of absorbing the dissolved or softened soil residue to assist in the cleansing action. The substrate can comprise a cloth-like towel. A plurality of such towels is provided in a continuous roll placed in a selectively sealable, essentially airtight container.

Abstract: An abrasive metal and fiberglass cleaner and polish article comprises a substrate presenting an abrasive surface and being capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid, and a metal and fiberglass cleanser absorbed in the substrate, the cleanser being an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a solvent, a surfactant, an oxidation removing agent, an emulsifier, and a carrier, whereby cleansing action is achieved by the emulsion, and abrasive cleansing action is achieved by the abrasive surface of the substrate. The substrate can comprise a cloth-like towel. A plurality of such towels are packaged into a re-sealable, flexible, vinyl pouch, removed one at a time, as necessary, to accomplish the complete cleaning task.

Abstract: A disinfecting and sanitizing article comprises a substrate capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid and having two opposed surfaces wherein at least one surface is abrasive, and a nonabrasive liquid formulation for disinfecting and sanitizing is absorbed in the substrate, the liquid formulation comprising an oil-in-water emulsion, whereby initial disinfecting and sanitizing action is achieved by the combination of the abrasive surface of the substrate and the liquid formulation, and further disinfecting and sanitizing action is achieved after the biofilm is broken or dissolved by a combination of the emulsion and the abrasive substrate. Additional disinfecting and sanitizing action is achieved by the absorption of the pathogens into the substrate which has been saturated with disinfectants and sanitizers. The substrate can comprise a cloth-like towel.

Abstract: A paint and stain remover article comprises a substrate capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid with two opposed surfaces wherein at least one surface is abrasive, and a nonabrasive liquid formulation for removing paint, stains and other marks absorbed in the substrate, the liquid formulation comprising an aliphatic solvent, a terpene, a glycol ether or dibasic ester, and a ketone or acetate, whereby initial removal action is achieved by the liquid formulation, and final removal action is achieved by the abrasive surface of the substrate and by the absorption of the dissolved marking residue into the substrate. The substrate can comprise a cloth-like towel. A plurality of such towels is provided in a continuous rolled cylinder which is a selectively sealable, essentially airtight container. An opening in the lid of the container allows the user to remove individual towels which contain the appropriate amount of liquid formulation thereon.

Abstract: A paint and stain remover article comprises a substrate capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid with two opposed surfaces wherein at least one surface is abrasive, and a nonabrasive liquid formulation for removing paint, stains and other marks absorbed in the substrate, the liquid formulation comprising an aliphatic solvent, a terpene, a glycol ether or dibasic ester, and a ketone or acetate, whereby initial removal action is achieved by the liquid formulation, and final removal action is achieved by the abrasive surface of the substrate and by the absorption of the dissolved marking residue into the substrate. The substrate can comprise a cloth-like towel. A plurality of such towels is provided in a continuous rolled cylinder which is a selectively sealable, essentially airtight container. An opening in the lid of the container allows the user to remove individual towels which contain the appropriate amount of liquid formulation thereon.

Abstract: An abrasive hand cleaning article comprises a substrate presenting an abrasive surface and being capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid, and a nonabrasive aqueous hand cleanser absorbed in the substrate, the hand cleanser comprising one or both of a solvent and a surfactant whereby cleansing action is achieved by the solvent or surfactant, and abrasive cleansing action is achieved by the abrasive surface of the Substrate. The substrate can comprise a cloth-like towel. A plurality of such towels are provided in a continuous rolled cylinder which are housed in a selectively sealable, essentially airtight container. An opening in the lid of the container allows the user to remove individual towels which contain the appropriate amount of cleanser thereon.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition useful for cleaning hard surfaces such as glass, and a method for utilizing same, wherein relatively no residue is formed by the composition upon application to the surface. The composition comprises an aqueous mixture of an alcohol, a glycol ether, and a surfactant, wherein the surfactant is a fluorosurfactant present in an amount equal to or less than 40 parts per million, preferably 30 parts per million, based on the total composition.

Abstract: A method and cleaning composition are the subject of the invention. The cleaning composition may take the form of an aqueous solution, a powder, or a concentrated powder or aqueous solution for addition to a cleaning solution. The additive includes an amine or polyacrylamide flocculant and a betaine stabilizer. When used in a detergent solution, the flocculant causes contaminates introduced into the water to precipitate and quickly settle to the bottom of the cleaning bucket. This keeps the upper part of the detergent solution clean and prevents the mop from picking up and subsequently redepositing the contaminates each time it is dipped in the bucket.