Abstract: An article, and method of use, wherein the article includes: a substrate; a cationic coating bound to the substrate, wherein the cationic coating includes a guanidinyl-containing polymer that is crosslinked on the substrate; wherein the guanidinyl-containing polymer is of the following Formula (I), wherein: R3 is a H, C1-C12(hetero)alkyl, C5-C12(hetero)aryl, or Polymer; each R4 is independently H, C1-C12(hetero)alkyl, or C5-C12(hetero)aryl; each R5 is H, C1-C12(hetero)alkyl, C5-C12(hetero)aryl, or N(R4)2; Polymer is a residue of an aminopolymer chain; m is 1 or 2; and x is an integer of at least 1; and wherein the guanidinyl-containing polymer is crosslinked with an amine-reactive polyepoxy compound having pendant —OH groups.

Abstract: Described herein is a nonwoven wipe comprising a plurality of polyolefin fibers, wherein the plurality of polyolefin fibers have an average fiber diameter of at least 200 nm and at most 3.5 micrometers, and wherein the plurality of polyolefin fibers have a basis weight of at least 20 and no more than 100 grams per square meter. Such nonwoven wipes can be used with an aqueous solution, optionally comprising an active ingredient, to decontaminate a surface. Also disclosed herein in a decontamination kit providing the same and a method of decontaminating a surface.

Abstract: A method of removing pathogens from a surface is described. In particular, a method including providing a wipe including guanidinyl-containing polymer coating, providing a liquid disinfectant having an associated disinfection time t for at least one pathogen is described. The method may help provide safe levels of disinfection even with a significant associated error in dwell time.

Abstract: An article, and method of use, wherein the article includes: a substrate; a cationic coating bound to the substrate, wherein the cationic coating includes a guanidinyl-containing polymer that is crosslinked on the substrate; wherein the guanidinyl-containing polymer is of the following Formula (I), wherein: R3 is a H, C1-C12(hetero)alkyl, C5-C12(hetero)aryl, or Polymer; each R4 is independently H, C1-C12(hetero)alkyl, or C5-C12(hetero)aryl; each R5 is H, C1-C12(hetero)alkyl, C5-C12(hetero)aryl, or N(R4)2; Polymer is a residue of an aminopolymer chain; m is 1 or 2; and x is an integer of at least 1; and wherein the guanidinyl-containing polymer is crosslinked with an amine-reactive polyepoxy compound having pendant —OH groups.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to wipes that include aqueous compositions and methods for coating, particularly protecting and optionally cleaning, surfaces, particularly metallic surfaces.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a dusting article comprising a first material comprising a lofty nonwoven web, the first material forming a continuous loop with an interior surface and an exterior surface, and a first end and a second end. An adhesive layer is on at least the exterior surface of the first material. A second material comprising a barrier layer is disposed on the interior surface of the first material. And the first end comprises an opening.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a cleaning apparatus are disclosed. The cleaning apparatus can have a working surface that is configured to interface with a cleaning surface. The cleaning apparatus can include a first material and a second material. The first material can have an open lofty structure with an adhesive on a surface which comprises at least a portion of the working surface of the cleaning apparatus. The first material configured to collect debris. The second material can be coupled to the first material and can have a sorbent structure configured to sorb a liquid from the cleaning surface.

Abstract: Particles of coordinated complex comprising a basic, hydrous polymer and a capacitance adding compound, as well as methods for their production, are described. These complexes exhibit a high degree of bioactivity making them suitable for a broad range of applications through their incorporation into conventional vehicles benefiting from antimicrobial and similar properties.