Method for polishing hard surfaces

a hard surface and polishing technology, applied in the direction of polishing compositions, manufacturing tools, chemistry apparatus and processes, etc., can solve the problems of affecting the polishing effect, and requiring polishing to restore the shine, etc., to achieve the effect of restoring the shine, avoiding slippage, and avoiding overspray

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-07-21
ECOLAB USA INC
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Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, the stainless steel readily shows grease smudges, fingerprints, etc. and requires polishing to restore its shine.
For instance, any overspray of the polish onto the floor presents a slip hazard due to the oil polishing agent.
Also, due to the low water solubility of the oil, any clean up of the polish is difficult.
In addition, mineral and silicon oils are undesirable on surfaces that may come in contact with food, such as steel sinks in restaurants.
Vegetable oils oxidize on a metal surface causing the metal surface to darken over time.

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[0076] Various solutions of propylene glycol in water were prepared and tested as a polish on a stainless steel door of a dishwasher. The concentration had an impact on performance in terms of overall gloss and whether or not streaking occurs. For instance, the 30% by weight propylene glycol had slight streaking and good gloss behavior. Good gloss behavior means an individual can discern 15 point letters in a reflection that is 6 inches from the hard surface, but the reflection is not crisp or well defined. The 50% by weight propylene glycol had no streaking and excellent gloss behavior. Excellent gloss behavior means an individual can discern 15 point letters in a reflection that is 6 inches from the hard surface, and the reflection has crisp edges and is well defined.

TABLE 1Results of Propylene Glycol as a polish% Propylene GlycolStreakingGloss*1severepoor20moderatepoor30slightgood50noneexcellent

*poor gloss = cannot discern individual letters of a 15 point print word in reflecti...

example 2

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Weight %Material58.655Deionized water40.000Propylene glycol0.050Acusol 460 N, 25%0.900N-propoxypropanol0.095Monoethanolamine, 99%0.005Pluronic N30.245Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, 30%0.050Tetrasodium EDTA, 40%

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[0079] The following composition is an exemplary composition that may be used according to the present invention.

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Weight %Material1Pluronic N399Deionized water

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[0081] The following composition is an exemplary composition that may be used according to the present invention.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for polishing hard surfaces. The method includes applying a composition including an alkoxylate to a hard surface to be polished.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a method for polishing a hard surface. The method includes applying a composition including a glycol and / or alkoxylate to a hard surface to be polished. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Metal surfaces have long required polishing, in particular, in the food service and health care industry. Recently, more and more home kitchen appliances have begun to use stainless steel as a facing. Unfortunately, the stainless steel readily shows grease smudges, fingerprints, etc. and requires polishing to restore its shine. [0003] Current polishes include oil, such as mineral, vegetable, or silicon oil as the polishing agent. Such polishes have several disadvantages. For instance, any overspray of the polish onto the floor presents a slip hazard due to the oil polishing agent. Also, due to the low water solubility of the oil, any clean up of the polish is difficult. In addition, mineral and silicon oils are undesirable on surfaces t...

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IPC IPC(8): B24B1/00C09G1/14
CPCC09G1/14
InventorSMITH, KIM R.
OwnerECOLAB USA INC