Detergent composition

Abstract

The present invention concerns a detergent comprising a deoxyribonuclease (DNase). The present invention further relates to methods and uses of the detergent comprising a deoxyribonuclease (DNase) for laundering.

Description

REFERENCE TO A SEQUENCE LISTING[0001]This application contains a Sequence Listing in computer readable form. The computer readable form is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention concerns a detergent comprising a deoxyribonuclease (DNase). The present invention further relates to methods and uses of the detergent comprising a deoxyribonuclease (DNase) for laundering.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Microorganisms generally live attached to surfaces in many natural, industrial, and medical environments, encapsulated by extracellular substances including biopolymers and macromolecules. The resulting layer of slime encapsulated microorganism is termed a biofilm. Biofilms are the predominant mode of growth of bacteria in the natural environment, and bacteria growing in biofilms exhibit distinct physiological properties. Compared to their planktonically grown counterparts, the bacteria in a biofilm are more resistant to antibiotics, UV irradiati...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes the benefits of using enzymes in detergents to improve their performance. These enzymes can remove stains, prevent redeposition of soils, whiten textiles, and care for textile materials by preventing dye transfer, removing pills and fibers, and improving softness and clarity. Additionally, some enzymes can even act as a natural bleach in detergents. Overall, this patent explains how to create more effective detergents using enzymes.

Problems solved by technology

It has for many years been a known problem that laundry items like shirts and blouses become more and more grey as time goes by.

These stains usually consist of a lot of different components adhering to the textile of the clothing and can be difficult to dissolve and remove.

This soil has shown difficult to remove by commercially available detergent compositions.

Further, when very dirty laundry items are washed together with less dirty laundry items the dirt present in the wash liquor tend to stick to the biofilm.

Although the problem is well known to most garment the problem is very pronounced for mixed fabrics.

However, the saving of energy by washing at lower temperature may lead to consumers discarding clothes and buying new because the sweat stains are not properly removed.