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7540926 |
Method of cleaning contaminated surfaces
A method for cleaning contaminated surfaces of surgical waste management equipment. The method includes rinsing surfaces of the equipment with water to remove water soluble contaminants and waste...
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7534304 |
Non-aqueous washing machine and methods
The invention relates to a non-aqueous washing machine, methods of using the machine, methods of washing, and recycling.
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7488352 |
Dry cleaning process
A dry cleaning process for in-home dry cleaning comprising a dry cleaning step of contacting a laundry article stained with particulate soil with a dry cleaning composition wherein the liquor to...
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7423003 |
Fold-resistant cleaning sheet
The present invention relates to cleaning sheets that resist folding, especially refolding upon themselves even after an initial fold has been formed in the sheet.
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7414018 |
Cleaning product
A product for cleaning stains. In one embodiment, the product may include a piece of material and a volume of carbonated water, both sealed within a container. When a stain is encountered, the...
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7018967 |
Prespotting treatment employing singlet oxygen
Enhanced cleaning can be obtained by applying primarily to a stained region of a washable soft substrate a prespotting composition that contains at least one molybdate and which can generate...
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6900166 |
Dry cleaning process comprising a dry cleaning step and a regeneration step
A process for dry cleaning laundry articles comprising at least one dry cleaning step followed by at least one regeneration step wherein said regeneration step comprises contacting the articles...
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6846790 |
Dry cleaning process comprising a non-aqueous step and a low aqueous step
A sequential process for dry cleaning laundry articles is provided comprising
a) at least one non-aqueous dry cleaning step, b) at least one low-aqueous dry cleaning step, and, optionally,...
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6534462 |
Liquid laundry detergent and pretreatment composition
A liquid laundry detergent and pretreatment containing at least one enzyme that is activated upon dilution with water. Upon dilution, the detergent transforms from a watery liquid to a viscous gel....
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6514924 |
Bleach containing compositions for stain removal and methods of heat activation of the bleach
A method for treating a fabric having a discrete stained area, wherein the fabric has a first side and a second side, the method comprises the steps of: (a) applying a spot cleaning composition to...
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6495510 |
Fluid cleaning compositions having high levels of amine oxide
Phase stable liquid compositions comprising preferred ratios of amine oxides and surfactants are provided. The compositions are preferably employed to spot clean stains from fabrics.
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6495501 |
Laundry bleaching compositions
The present invention relates to a liquid composition suitable for bleaching and pretreating soiled fabrics. Such composition provides cleaning and color safety benefits that are especially...
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6475973 |
Dual phase cleaning composition
The present invention relates to a two phase cleaning composition containing a nonionic surfactant, a zwitterionic and/or anionic surfactant, a water insoluble organic compound, perfume, glycol...
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6468954 |
Blood, coffee or fruit juice stain remover in an alkaline composition
A blood, coffee or fruit juice removing cleaning composition, and methods for using such, which may take the form of a detergent additive or pre-spotter, generally including an amount of carbonate...
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6451752 |
Method of pretreating and bleaching stained fabrics
A method for bleaching stained fabrics is provided by pretreating the stained fabric, before washing, with a pretreatment composition that comprises a ligand that forms a transition metal complex...
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6290732 |
Laundry process with enhanced ink soil removal
An improved process for removing ink soil from porous substrates, preferably from woven fabrics which include cellulosic materials such as cotton towels is described herein. The process includes an...
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6277808 |
Composition for treating stains on laundry items and method of treatment
A cleaning composition which is an oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion is disclosed. The composition includes (i) a non-aqueous hydrophobic solvent; (ii) a first anionic or nonionic surfactant...
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6150318 |
Aerosol cleaning compositions
A cleaning composition being an oil-in-water emulsion in aerosol form characterized in that sufficient of the propellant is retained in the emulsion on discharge to a surface such that the retained...
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6102972 |
Method for the removal of rust stains from fabric fibers
An improved method of removing rust stains from carpet and other textiles including application of ammonium bifluoride or other fluoride compounds to a rust stain. If the ammonium bifluoride is...
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6099589 |
Presoak detergent with optical brightener
In fabric laundry procedures, commercial and household laundry detergent compositions commonly contain an optical brightener composition. Brighteners adjust the optical properties of the fabric in...
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6099587 |
Peroxygen bleaching compositions comprising peroxygen bleach and ATMP, suitable for use as a pretreater for fabrics
Compositions and methods for removing soils and stains from fabrics and other surfaces employ bleaching activators and aminotrimethylenephosphonic acid (ATMP) at a pH of from greater than 0 to...
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6087317 |
Particle size stable silicone emulsions
By using a nonionic surfactant as the primary emulsifier having an hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) greater than about 13, at a concentration sufficient to provide about 0.5-3 molecules per 100...
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6077317 |
Prewash stain remover composition with siloxane based surfactant
Pretreater stain remover composition and method of using it is described. The composition comprises a siloxane based surfactant combined with a cosurfactant. Optionally, an antiredeposition...
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6069123 |
Peroxygen bleach-containing prespotting compositions with polyamine stabilizers providing improved fabric/color safety
The present invention relates to liqiuid compositions comprising a peroxygen bleach and a specific polyamine, or mixtures thereof. The present invention further encompasses a process for...
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6066610 |
Low pH amphoteric fabric cleaning solution
Disclosed herein are fabric cleaning solutions such as clothing pre-spotters. The solutions have a mildly acidic pH and contain an amphoteric surfactant. They can be used many hours, or even a few...
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6036727 |
Anhydrous dry-cleaning compositions containing polysulfonic acid, and dry-cleaning kits for delicate fabrics
This invention relates to dry-cleaning systems which include anhydrous dry-cleaning compositions which contain polysulfonic acid, and a bag for the cleaning and containment of soiled fabric...
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6030933 |
Detergent compositions comprising immobilized enzymes
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6024767 |
Home dryer dry cleaning and freshening system employing dispensing devices
A dryer dry cleaning and freshening system is provided with a containment bag, a dispenser means impregnated with liquid cleaning composition, and a absorber capable of absorbing loose particles...
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6001794 |
Laundry pretreatment peroxygen bleach with radical scavenger giving improved fabric/color safety
The present invention relates to the use of a liquid composition comprising a peroxygen bleach and a radical scavenger or mixtures thereof, for pretreating soiled fabrics before said fabrics are...
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5997585 |
Activated liquid bleaching compositions
Liquid bleaching compositions are described which comprise hydrogen peroxide or a source thereof, as well as a bleach activator. The liquid bleach activator is hydrophobic, and the compositions are...
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5972668 |
Production of multi-enzyme granules
A process is presented for producing stable multi-enzyme containing granules. The process involves the steps of mixing a reversible competitive inhibitor with a first enzyme, adding a second...
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5968204 |
Article for cleaning surfaces
Sheets capable of developing a positive electostatic charge are used for a variety of surface cleaning operations. Polyester fabric, non-woven and chemically bonded with an acrylic latex is used to...
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5968202 |
Method of cleaning textile fabrics
A method of cleaning textile fabrics comprising the steps of (i) dispensing a detergent foam from an aerosol container, (ii) dissolving the foam in water to form an aqueous solution; and either...
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5951716 |
Home dryer dry cleaning and freshening system employing dryer cleaning bag
A containment bag 1 which may be used in home dry cleaning is made of textile with an impermeable finish and an interior capable of absorbing loose particles and soil. The containment bag 1 is used...
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5942484 |
Phase-stable liquid fabric refreshment composition
Phase stable liquid compositions comprise water, butoxy propoxy propanol and alkyl sulfate or alkyl ethoxy sulfate surfactants. The compositions are used to clean fabrics.
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5935271 |
Laundry detergent compositions containing lipolytic enzyme and amines
The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions containing a lipolytic enzyme (lipase) and specially selected primary and/or tertiary amines. The compositions provide enhanced...
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5929012 |
Laundry pretreatment with peroxide bleaches containing chelators for iron, copper or manganese for reduced fabric damage
A process for pretreating soiled fabrics prior to washing with a liquid composition comprising a peroxygen bleach, a nonionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant and a compound chelating copper...
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5922083 |
Detergent composition comprising a mutant amylase enzyme and oxygen bleaching agent
Soaking compositions are disclosed which comprise a bleach, a builder; an anionic surfactant, a proteolytic enzyme; and a stability enhanced amylase enzyme. A process of soaking fabrics is also...
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5912220 |
Surfactant complex with associative polymeric thickener
Disclosed herein are surfactant complexes and methods for using them. The complexes contain nonionic surfactants in low concentrations. The surfactants are complexes with associative polymeric...
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5908473 |
Spot pretreatment compositions for home dry cleaning
Spot pretreatment compositions useful as stain cleaning compositions useful prior to a subsequent cleaning operation, including laundering or dry-cleaning. The spot cleaning compositions feature a...
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5902354 |
Bleaching compositions
The use of anionic surfactants in a liquid peroxygen bleaching composition disclosed, for reducing itching of the skin, after it has come in contact with said compositions.
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5898026 |
Liquid crystal compositions
This invention relates to a liquid crystal composition comprising a water insoluble organic compound, a nonionic surfactant, wood particles, an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a...
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5895504 |
Methods for using a fabric wipe
Disclosed herein are methods for use of a towelette to clean stains from clothing and upholstery. The towelette is impregnated with a cleaning solution that is primarily water, but also contains a...
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5891197 |
Stain receiver for dry cleaning process
The present invention encompasses a stain receiver article and its use in a fabric cleaning process. The invention also encompasses a kit, comprising: (a) an aqueous fabric cleaning/refreshment...
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5872090 |
Stain removal with bleach
Stains are removed from fabrics safely and effectively using a spot removal composition which contains peroxide.
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5865851 |
Home dry cleaning compositions
Home dry cleaning compositions useful in dry-cleaning of textiles and garments in a non-commercial environment are disclosed. The cleaning compositions useful in conjunction with a a domestic dry...
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5863299 |
Method for removing water spots from fabrics
A method for removing a water spot from a fabric article, wherein the fabric article has a first side and a second side and the water spot is on the first side. The method comprises the steps of:...
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5851979 |
Pseudoplastic and thixotropic cleaning compositions with specifically defined viscosity profile
Pseudoplastic and thixotropic aqueous compositions comprise a detergent system containing an emulsion of at least two nonionic surfactants, preferably alkoxylated alcohols of the formula RO(E) e ...
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5849039 |
Spot removal process
A process for removing a stain from a localized stained area on a fabric. The process comprises the following steps: (a) placing the stained area of the fabric over and in contact with an absorbent...
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5820637 |
Method of pretreating stained fabrics with pretreater or laundry additive compositions containing hydrophobically modified polar polymers
A pretreater or laundry additive composition which removes stains and as a laundry additive, whiten fabrics are described herein. The compositions contain 0.1 to 20 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant,...
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