37 results about "Soap scum" patented technology

Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH, providing good removal of soap scum stains, and further feature low levels of irritability to the user. The compositions comprise about 0.1-10% by weight of an acid sequestrant constituent; about 0.1-10% by weight of a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic solvents; about 0.001-1% by weight of a single constituent which exhibits both anionic surfactant and hydrotrope properties; about 0-20% by weight of one or more optional constituents; the balance to 100% by weight of water, wherein the aqueous hard surface cleaning composition exhibits a pH of 7 or less, especially a pH of about 5 or less. Although acidic, the improved hard surface cleaning compositions feature low irritability to the eyes and skin of consumers. The compositions also provide disinfecting effects.

The present invention relates to compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. In certain embodiments, the composition includes water and water soluble magnesium compound, but lacks other materials commonly used in cleaning compositions. The methods and compositions can provide magnesium ion at predefined ratios to calcium ion in water, such as magnesium ion in a molar amount equal to or in excess over a molar amount of calcium ion. A water soluble magnesium salt including an anion of a water soluble calcium salt is more effective than a magnesium salt with an anion of a water insoluble calcium salt. These compositions can be used for reducing lime scale or precipitate formation from hard water, removing soap scum, or the like.

An improved hard surface cleaning composition having an acidic pH having good soap scum stain removal capabilities. The composition of the present invention comprises: an acidic component comprising citric acid alone or in combination with citric acid selected from the group consisting of sorbic acid, acetic acid, boric acid, formic acid, maleic acid, adipic acid, lactic acid, hydroxysuccinic acid, malonic acid , glycolic acid, and mixtures thereof; at least one anionic surfactant; at least one thickener; at least one scrubbing agent; one or more optional components; Water; wherein, the pH value of the aqueous hard surface cleaning composition is less than or equal to 6.0.

The present invention is directed to the use of hydrophilic terpolymers in hard surface cleaners which provide easier cleaning for surface soils such as hard water stains, soap scum, limescale, mud, food, toilet stains, oil, grease, particulates and the like as well as anti-fog effects on hard surfaces such as glass, mirrors, ceramic and plastic by causing water droplets to coalesce into a film.

A packaged system for selectively (a) exhausting moist air from a shower stall while the shower stall is in use, and (b) drying the ceiling, walls, and floor of the shower stall after use. The system reduces the build-up of mold, mildew, and soap scum in the shower stall, and also reduces excess moisture in the building. A blower moves air through passages opened and closed by dampers driven by an electric damper actuator through a linkage of crank arms and connecting rods. The positioning of the dampers determines the air flow direction, and thereby the operating mode. A control switch starts and stops the system and also selects the damper position. A diffuser, connected to a duct, receives air from the shower stall in the exhaust mode, and alternatively directs drying air from a room air intake onto the surfaces of the shower stall in the drying mode.

The device of the present application is essentially a soap-holding device that suspends the bar of soap from the top surface as opposed to placing it down. The primary objective of this device is to receive various bars of soap through the implementation of a magnet, in a way that prevents them from creating soap-scum and from accumulating harmful bacteria that can form on dirty and unsanitary surfaces. It also creates an intriguing atmosphere to the bathroom or kitchen, while adding a little fun and excitement to washing with bar soap.

A hard surface cleaning composition, namely a bathroom cleaning composition, using partially neutralized citric acid salts and/or fully neutralized ethanolamine citrate salts are disclosed. The cleaning composition is unexpectedly safe to use, environmentally-friendly and efficacious for removal of soap scum and water hardness stains at mildly acidic and/or alkaline pHs. Methods of using the same are disclosed.

A bathroom cleaning composition containing a chlorine containing bleach, that is effective in removing mold and mildew as well as removing soap scum.

The invention discloses a deodorizing toilet cleaning agent and a preparation method thereof and relates to the technical field of cleaning agents. The deodorizing toilet cleaning agent is mainly prepared from polyvinyl alcohol, stearic acid, sodium hexametaphosphate, polyoxyethylene lauryl ether phosphate, sodium sulfate, propylene glycol monomethyl ether, hydrogen peroxide, isoborneol, 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyrate, betaine, lauryl sodium sulfate, nonylphenol polyoxyethylene ether, water-soluble plant essential oil, deionized water and a deodorizing auxiliary. According to the cleaning agent, polyvinyl alcohol, stearic acid and the like serve as main components, the dirt removing capacity is high, soap scum, urine scale and other dirt can be removed very easily and conveniently, antibacterial and sterilizing components are lasting, and besides, the deodorizing auxiliary can further effectively and fast eliminate smelly odors and peculiar smells in a toilet and purify air.

The need for an all-purpose hard surface cleaning composition which provides improved removal of greasy soap scum and water-marks, especially on inclined surfaces, is met by formulating an alkaline composition with an alkyl pyrrolidone, and a co-surfactant selected from the group consisting of: an amine oxide surfactant; a betaine surfactant; and mixtures thereof.

The invention discloses a super strong decontamination transparent shower gel. The parts by weight of raw materials are: 22-25 parts of ammonium lauryl alcohol polyoxyethylene ether, 8-12 parts of seaweed extract, 5-10 parts of boric acid, laurel 13‑18 parts of acid, 16‑22 parts of EDTA, 25‑30 parts of hydroxyethyl cellulose, 20‑25 parts of triethanolamine, 12‑15 parts of glycerin cocamide betaine, 60‑70 parts of deionized water. The invention also discloses a preparation method. The shower gel prepared by the method can not only remove skin dirt strongly, but also prolong the skin lubricity time, increase foam and reduce soap scum, and the formulas are all mild raw materials, ensuring the effect of Emollient and water-retaining, EDTA prevents the product from becoming turbid when encountering hard water and ensures the transparency of the product.

The invention provides environmentally safe compositions and methods for cleaning surfaces to remove soap scum, iron oxide, calcium carbonate or calcium stearate deposits, or a combination thereof, from surfaces. The compositions of the invention comprise calcium chelating agents, one or more nonionic surfactants, one or more chelating agents, one or more anionic polymeric surfactants, an acid, and water, wherein the composition is alkaline. The compositions generally have a pH between 7.0 and 10, are biodegradable, non-toxic, free of VOCs, and are made of renewable, sustainable materials.

Multipurpose acidic compositions for cleaning and/or sanitizing are provided. The acidic compositions are liquids that remove polymerized soils, hard water deposit (e.g., calcium carbonate), soap scum, rust and other stains (e.g., coffee and tea), including assisting in general cleaning of difficult soils, such as fats, oils, cosmetics, and other difficult soils. The acidic compositions can include at least one organic acid and a solvent or solvent system, and if desired, can be PPE free compositions. Methods for using the acidic compositions as pre-treatments, soaks and/or application in machine and manual warewash are also provided. Methods for using the acidic compositions for removing polymerized oils, carbonized soils, fats, oils, stains (e.g., coffee and tea), hard water scale/deposits, and cosmetics are also provided.

Concentrated nitric acid cleaners employing the use of ethoxylated fatty alcohols, including a blend of polyethoxylated fatty alcohols, provide enhanced cleaning on metal and other surfaces, particularly stainless steel. Methods of use, including enhanced fatty soil removal and organic soil removal (such as soap scum) are also disclosed.

The invention relates to the technical field of liquid detergents, in particular to a low-temperature-resistance low-pour-point transparent soap liquid and a preparing method and application thereof.The low-temperature-resistance low-pour-point transparent soap liquid is prepared from, by weight, 0.5-25% of fatty acid, 0.5-35% of solubilizer, 1-25% of alcohol amine compounds, 0.5-10% of calcium soap dispersing agent, 0.5-5% of chelating agent, 0.01-0.1% of chelating agent, 0.001-0.1% of preservative, 0-0.5% of essence and the balance water. The low-temperature-resistance low-pour-point transparent soap liquid has the advantages of both soaps and laundry detergents, the insufficiencies that common soaps are not resistant to hard water, and easily generate soap scum are made up for, the low-temperature-resistance low-pour-point transparent soap liquid is quick to dissolve and convenient to use, the pour point of the product is minus 7-minus 5 DEG C, no precipitate is separated out afterthe soap is placed at the temperature of 0 DEG C for a long time, and the soap liquid does not contain phosphate, fluorescent whitening agent and alkylphenol ethoxylate, and has no pollution to the environment. The low-temperature-resistance low-pour-point transparent soap liquid is simple in manufacturing technology and easy to prepare.