EP1288285A1 - Aqueous cleaning composition based on a natural product - Google Patents

Abstract

Aqueous detergent of a natural product for cleaning metal, ceramic, glass, plastics, stone or tile surfaces consists of a mixture of 10.0-20.0 wt.% red beetroot juice, 3.0-15.0 wt.% soft soap, 6.0-8.0 wt.% citric acid (30%), 0.5-0.6 wt.% ascorbic acid, 0.1-0.2 wt.% ethereal orange oil, 0.1-0.2 wt.% ethereal tea tree oil and distilled water to 100.0 wt.%.

Description

The invention relates to an aqueous acidic cleaning agent a natural product for metal surfaces, in particular in Sanitary and kitchen area, for surfaces made of ceramic, glass, Plastic and stones, as well as for cleaning carpets, fabrics and fibrous materials.

Detergents from natural products are known. So is in the DE 43 11 409 A1 a cleaning agent for surface cleaning of Items described, its main component of the mixture consists of a cold-pressed orange peel oil. The scope this cleaning agent is limited because essentially only fat solutions can be removed. It also contains the detergent is an emulsifier industrially produced becomes.

From DE 41 04 191 C1 is a method for producing a Cleaning agent based on nettles and from the DE 37 21 004 C1 a household detergent using known from stinging juice. This remedy is unsatisfactory Effect on. In addition, the extraction of nettle juice very expensive.

For cleaning sanitary ware and hard surfaces in DE 40 32 123 C2 and DE 40 32 126 C2 detergent described on the basis of rhubarb juices. You practice though a good cleansing effect, but can not last long enough be stored as the preservation is difficult. For the Extraction of the juice requires a large amount of raw material.

Together disadvantageous in the known cleaning agents Natural products is the use of high water Hardness.

From DE 44 20 735 A1 a method for the production of mechanical more stable, characterized by high dissolution speed Effervescent tablets for pharmaceutical effervescent tablets, Dietary spray tablet and effervescent tablets in the form of detergent, Bath and descaling tablets are known, in some Mixtures contain low levels of beetroot juice powder are.

The object of the invention is to provide an aqueous cleaning agent to develop a natural product that is used to clean surfaces of metal, ceramics, glass, plastic and stones and of Carpets, fabrics and fibrous materials is suitable and a high Has dissolving power for calcification and rust surfaces can remove.

This object is achieved by a cleaning agent essentially dissolved the juice of the red beet (beta vulgaris) contains, the mixture in the characterizing part of claim 1 and has a pH between 2 and 3. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the subject The invention are specified in the subclaims 2 to 7.

The cleaning agent according to the invention has the advantage that all Ingredients are pure natural substances. It turns in a natural color. The detergent can both as a concentrate as well as in dilution with water, for example For cleaning surfaces with low water-soluble contamination be used. The degree of dilution depends according to the type and extent of pollution. In the Application, the concentrate is directly on a sponge applied to the polluted areas. After a short exposure time the removal of the concentrate takes place with the detached Impurities by means of a damp sponge or a damp cloth. The sponge or the cloth are then in clear To flush water. The cleaning effect is also more economical Dosage high, which in conjunction with the high environmental impact and the quick dismantling to no disposal problems leads.

With strong calcifications on fittings, it is usual practice acetic acid to use. The acetic acid eliminates the calcifications But also has the disadvantage that destruction to the Fittings can occur. These strong calcifications will be by the new detergent without adverse effects thoroughly eliminated.

The cleaning agent is also suitable for cleaning elastic Joints in the wet area as well as glass. It turned out that the concentrate is also used for cleaning wood can be. This in particular if the following Wood is pickled. For cleaning the surfaces of ink as well as of certain graffiti are also good detectable Results have been achieved.

To increase the shelf life of the detergent carries ascorbic acid at, whose proportion is between 0.5 and 0.6 wt .-% should.

By using distilled or soft water with a degree of hardness of 1 ° d to 7 ° d, the formation of a lime film avoided during drying, so that repolishing omitted. In particular when cleaning faucets and Nirosta these are Advantages recognizable.

It is beneficial to essential orange oil and tea tree essential oil as additional substances to add to the concentrate, since These oils have a germ and odor-repellent effect. Your share should be each 0.1 to 0.2 wt .-% amount.

Sorrel as a further additional component increases the cleaning power, especially in the removal of rust spots. It suffice about 0.5 wt .-%.

To influence the coloring of the concentrate, a added additional substance in the form of horsetail be whose share should be about 0.5 wt .-%.

For cleaning surfaces with a low degree of contamination, e.g. Ceramic or plastic floors, glass as well as tiles and sanitary ceramics, is a dilution of the concentrate with soft Water in a ratio of 1: 100 to 1: 200 with good cleaning success possible.

The use is purer instead of the 30% citric acid Citric acid in a proportion of 1.8 to 2.4 wt .-% conceivable.

The surfactants used for the substance under b) are 95% environmentally friendly biodegradable.

a) 12,5 Gew.-% rote Betesaft;

b) 4,2 Gew.-% Schmierseife;

c) 8,3 Gew.-% Zitronensäure (30 %-ig);

d) 0,5 Gew.-% Ascorbinsäure;

f) 0,1 Gew.-% äthetisches Orangenöl;

g) 0,1 Gew.-% äthetisches Teebaumöl;

e) ad. 100,0 Gew.-% destilliertes Wasser.

A preferred embodiment would be the following composition of the concentrate for the cleaning agent according to the invention:

a) 12.5% by weight of red beta-juice;

b) 4.2% by weight of soft soap;

c) 8.3% by weight of citric acid (30%);

d) 0.5% by weight of ascorbic acid;

f) 0.1% by weight of orange oil;

g) 0.1% by weight of tea-tea esthetic oil;

e) ad. 100.0% by weight of distilled water.

The following table gives for some applications mixing ratios of the concentrate with soft water: Usage mixing ratio Heavy pollution of carpets, Upholstery fabrics, synthetic fibers 1:10 Normal pollution of carpets, Upholstery fabrics, synthetic fibers 1: 100 General surface cleaning for smooth surfaces 1:50 Oven and grill cleaning 1: 8 window cleaning 1: 200 Elimination of limescale 1: 8 Elimination of rust spots 1: 1 to 1: 5.

The preparation of the concentrate of the cleaning agent is like follows: In a first step, the harvested and cleaned red beet whole blanched. It is except the Fruit also the leaves processable. After cooling, the Beetroot stuffed in coarse pieces into a fruit juice centrifuge and there caught the red betesaft. The clear juice is by subsequent decanting and filtering by a fine Sieve won. In further process steps, the individual Substances added proportionally to the red betes juice and cold mixed together. The last ingredients are distilled Water and the essential oils added.

Claims (7)

Aqueous detergent from a natural product for cleaning surfaces of metal, ceramic, glass, plastic, stones or tiles, and for cleaning carpets, fabrics and fibrous materials consisting of a mixture of the following substances: a) 10.0 to 20.0% by weight of beeswax; b) 3.0 to 15.0% by weight of soft soap; c) 6.0 to 8.0 wt% citric acid (30%); d) 0.5 to 0.6% by weight of ascorbic acid; e) 0.1 to 0.2% by weight of essential orange oil; f) 0.1 to 0.2 wt .-% tea tree essential oil and g) ad. 100.0% by weight of distilled water. Aqueous detergent according to claim 1, characterized in that the substance under g) contains a water with a degree of hardness of 1 ° d to 7 ° d. Aqueous detergent according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized by a further substance h) 0.5% by weight sorrel. Aqueous detergent according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by a further additional substance i) 0.5% by weight of horsetail. An aqueous detergent according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the concentrate is miscible with soft water in a ratio of 1: 100 to 1: 200. An aqueous detergent according to claim 1, characterized in that the substance under c) contains pure citric acid in a proportion of 1.8 to 2.4 wt .-%. Aqueous detergent according to claim 1, characterized in that the substance under b) contains surfactants which are biodegradable to 95% environmentally friendly.