GB2523340A

GB2523340A - Composition

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Publication number: GB2523340A
Application number: GB1403017.5A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Sheikha Fatima Al Thani
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-02-20
Filing date: 2014-02-20
Publication date: 2015-08-26
Also published as: WO2015124943A1; GB201403017D0

Abstract

The invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising an antimicrobial agent dissolved in a mixture of an alcohol and an aqueous media. The composition can comprise 2-75% alcohol, 0.5-5% antimicrobial agent and 24-97% aqueous media. In one embodiment, the composition may comprise 2-75% alcohol, 1-5% antimicrobial agent, 7-20% surfactant, 1-10% emollient, 1-10% stabiliser, 0-0.05% essential oils and balance percentage aqueous media. Preferably, the antimicrobial agent is plant derived and can be an essential oil selected from one or more of tea tree oil, fragonia oil (obtained from Agonis Fragrans) and rose geranium (an extract from Pelargonium graveolens). One or more excipients may be included in the composition, wherein the excipient can be selected from colourants, perfumes, emollients, surfactants and stabilisers. A method of cleaning a body cleaning article, such as a sponge or loofah, is also claimed. The method comprises contacting the body cleaning article with the composition. In addition, the composition can be used to sanitise surfaces.

Description

Composition The invention relates to a cleaning composition, in particular a sanitising composition. The composition disclosed can be used to sanitise body cleaning articles. In addition the compositions of the invention can be used to sanitise surfaces.

There is a general desire to keep the environments where we live clean and free from microorganisms, in particular those which may be harmful to our health. The cleaning products generally used contain chemicals which are harmful or cause irritation when touched with bare skin. There is a need for compositions which can remove microorganisms, but which are not harmful to human skin.

Surfaces, such as kitchen worktops, hobs, and sanitary ware, are exposed to microorganisms, in particular those which can cause sickness in people. The presence of microorganisms on these surfaces represents a risk to health, especially vulnerable people such as the elderly, children and immunocompromised patients. There is a need to provide cleaning compositions which can effectively clean these surfaces by removing dirt and grease, and leave a sanitising layer on the surface.

Body cleaning articles are frequently used to cleanse and exfoliate the skin for example during a shower or bath. After use the materials are squeezed dry and/or simply allowed to air dry. A large amount of moisture is retained in the articles after use. In addition they are often kept in bathrooms which have a humid environment. This allows microorganisms removed from the skin and present in the environment to grow and multiply on the articles. In addition, over time the articles can become dirty or discoloured during use. Whilst some articles can be washed, others are often discarded as they cannot be easily cleaned, or become damaged during the cleaning process. There is a need to provide compositions that can be used to clean and/or sanitize body cleaning articles.

The invention provides a cleaning composition comprising an antimicrobial agent dissolved in a mixture of an alcohol and an aqueous media. The composition preferably comprises 2- 75% alcohol) 0.5-5% antimicrobial agent and 24-97% aqueous media.

A "cleaning" composition is one that removes dirt from the article being cleaned. Preferably the composition is a sanitising composition. As used herein "sanitise" or "sanitising" means to reduce the number of microorganisms and optionally to remove dirt.

The composition of the invention comprises an antimicrobial agent, preferably a natural antimicrobial agent. As used herein an "antimicrobial" agent is one that reduces the number of living microorganisms present. Such microorganisms are any one or more of bacteria, fungi, algae and viruses. The composition comprises an effective amount of the antimicrobial agent, i.e. at a S concentration high enough to reduce the number of microorganisms present by 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 90%, 95%, or 99%. The antimicrobial agent may be present at a concentration of 0.5- 25%, preferably 1-10%, more preferably 2-5% of the total composition.

Preferred antimicrobial agents include plant derived essential oils. Such oils are well known to the person skilled in the art and include, for example, tea tree oil, rose geranium oil and Fragonia oil.

Tea tree oil, or melaleuca oil, is obtained from the leaves of the Melaleuco alternifolia. It is known to be an effective topical antimicrobial agent active against a wide range of organisms. It has been reported that Tea tree oil may have a clinical application in both the hospital and community, especially for clearance of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriage or as a hand disinfectant to prevent cross-infection with Gram-positive and Gram-negative epidemic organisms. The study, based on the time-kill approach, determined the kill rate of tea tree oil against several multidrug-resistant organisms, including MRSA, glycopeptide-resistant enterococci, aminoglycoside-resistant klebsiellae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Stenotrophomonas maltophhlia, and also against sensitive microorganisms. The study was performed with two chemically different tea tree oils. One was a standard oil and the other was Clone 88 extracted from a specially bred tree, which has been selected and bred for increased activity and decreased skin irritation. The results confirm that the cloned oil had increased antimicrobial activity when compared with the standard oil. Most results indicated that the susceptibility pattern and Gram reaction of the organism did not influence the kill rate. A rapid killing time (less than 60 mm) was achieved with both tea tree oils with most isolates, but MRSA was killed more slowly than other organisms. Preferably the tea tree oil is derived from a Clone 88 Tree.

Rose geranium essential oil is extracted from the plant Pelorgonium graveolens. Rose geranium oil is a known antiseptic, and has a number of other beneficial properties such as antidepressant, astringent, promoting wound healing, diuretic, and deodorant.

Fragonia oil is obtained by steam distillation from the lignotubureous shrub, Agonis Frograns. It has been found to have a number of heneficia properties. ft acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, a decongestant agent by breaking up mucus, soothes the irritation and nervous cough reactions linked to the lungs, an analgesic when used externally, an antimicrobial, and in regulating hormonal imbalances during the female menstrual cycle. It also helps to fights most common respiratory infections from the nose through to the lungs and is thought to strengthen and balance the immune system. Studies at the University of Western Australia have shown Fragonia to have significant anti-microbial activity, similar to that of other recognised anti-microbial essential oils. It has also been reported that Fragonia has the ability to balance, regulate, calm and help people let go of negative patterns of behaviour. It helps induce a deep and holistic healing process. It is also thought to be valuable in dealing with unresolved core issues and transforming troubled family relationships.

The composition comprises an alcohol. Preferred alcohols include ethanol, denatured alcohol or isopropanol. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ethanol-based hand antiseptics containing 60 to 90 percent ethanol appear to be most effective against common pathogens. Ethanol-based sanitizers also seem to have greater antimicrobial effects against viruses than isopropanol-based sanitizers. The composition may comprise 1-75% alcohol, preferably 10-70% alcohol, more preferably 20-60%, 25-50% or 30-40% alcohol. The composition may comprise less than 40%, 30%, 20%, 15% or 10% alcohol.

The composition may contain more alcohol than aqueous media, in which case it is designated an alcohol based composition. An alcohol based composition comprises about 55-70% alcohol, preferably about 60-67%, more preferably about 62-65% of the total composition. Preferably the composition comprises about 66% alcohol.

The composition may contain more aqueous media than alcohol, in which case it is designated a water based composition. Water based coripositions comprise about 55-80% aqueous media, preferably about 60-75%, more preferably about 62-70% of the total composition. Preferably about 75% of the total water based compositions is aqueous media.

As used herein "aqueous media" is defined as water or one or more plant extracts mixed with water. The water used in the compositions is preferably deionized water. Suitable plant extracts are well known to the skilled person. The plant extract water may be derived in a number of ways including: using undiluted extract from the plant mixed with water; dilution of a concentrated plant extract in water; and mixing a dried extract, for example a freeze dried extract) with water.

Preferably the concentration of extract used is the equivalent of at least Sg/L dried extract, for example 5-20 gIL, preferably 10-lSg/L. In a preferred embodiment the aqueous media is Aloe vera water produced by mixing Aloe vera extract with water. The Aloe vera extract used can be derived from any part of the plant, preferably from the inner leaves of the plants, using methods known to the skilled person. The composition may comprise 2-97% aqueous media. The S composition may comprise 10-95%, 20-90%, 25-85%, 30-80%, 35-75%, 40-70%, 45-65% or 50-55% aqueous media. In one embodiment the composition comprises 24-97% aqueous media.

Preferably the composition of the invention comprises natural ingredients. "Natural" as used herein means that the ingredient is produced within a living organism. Preferably all of the active ingredients in the composition are natural. Even more preferably all of the ingredients in the composition are natural. Preferred natural ingredients are derived from plants. However, the compositions of the invention can also be formulated using non-plant derived or synthetic ingredients, including synthetic analogues of the natural ingredients.

The composition of the invention can be used to sanitise body cleaning articles. Body Cleaning articles are used to apply soap or other cleansing products such as body wash or shower gel to the body including the face whilst washing for example in the bath or shower. Alternatively, or in addition, these articles are used to exfoliate the skin on the body. Examples of these articles include flannels, body mitts, loofahs, body brushes, sponges, shower puffs or scrubs. Body cleaning article may be natural, such as sponges or loofahs, or may be synthetic, such a body mitts and shower puffs.

The composition of the invention can be left to air dry on the cleaning article or surface. It does not need to be washed off. A sanitising layer is left on the article or surface. Body cleaning articles may be used on the skin of people of all ages, including children, after application of the composition. In addition the surfaces cleaned by the composition may be touched. Therefore the composition should be gentle on the skin of users, and not cause adverse reactions such as irritation and dryness.

The presence of agents beneficial to the skin in the composition is preferred. In addition it is desirable for the composition to have a pleasant perfume. The composition can also be coloured so that it is visually attractive before and during use. Thus the composition may further comprise one or more additives, which are preferably natural. Suitable additives include, for example, perfumes, colouring agents and essential oils.

Colouring agents may be natural dyes or a synthetic dye, for example a polymeric colouring agent.

Polymeric colouring agents, such as Liquitint, are non-staining, and more stable than natural dyes. They generally do not fade. In addition, as they are not absorbed by the skin they are are considered safer than normal food grade dyes. The dye is used in an amount necessary to obtain the desired depth of colour.

Essential oils can be added to impart fragrance and/or enhance sanitising properties. Examples of essential oils which enhance sanitisation are lavender oil, lemon) neroli, peppermint or ylang ylang. Other essential oils can be included for fragrance only. The preferred concentration of essential oils in the composition is about 0.01 to 0.Sg/L, preferably 0.1 to 0.25g/L.

The composition may further comprise one or more excipients, which are preferably natural.

Suitable excipients are well known to the skilled person include, as examples, emollients, surfactants, stabilisers, foaming agents, preservatives and humectants.

Emollients soften the skin and can soothe irritated skin. Examples of suitable emollients include vegetable, seed and nut oils, Aloe vera extract, and glycerol. Emollients may be present in an amount of about 0.5-20%, more preferably about 1-10%) most preferably about 3-8% of the total composition.

Surfactants are compounds that lower the surface tension between two liquids. In the composition of the invention they can be used to help solubilise the antimicrobial agents. In addition they can act as detergents, foaming agents and dispersants. Preferred surfactants include alkyl polyglucosides, and fatty acid ethoxylates such as sorbitan monooleate and sorbitan trioleate. The surfactants may be present in an amount of about 1-25%, preferably, about 7-20%, more preferably about 10-15% of the total composition.

Humectants are usually hygroscopic chemicals which help to keep the skin moist and increase the skin penetration of other ingredients. Suitable humectants include sugar polyols and sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, malitol, and glycerol. Humectants may be present in an amount of about 0.5-20%, more preferably about 1-10% most preferably about 3-8% of the total composition.

Stabilisers maintain the function and activity of other ingredients such as, for example, antimicrobial agents, fragrances and essential oils. Suitable stabilisers include coconut oil derivatives. Stabilisers may be present in an amount of about 0.5-20%, more preferably about 1-10% most preferably about 3-8% of the total composition.

Preservatives are used to prevent contamination by the growth of microorganisms, and/or undesirable chemical changes. They help to maintain the contents of the composition over the shelf life of the product. Suitable preservatives are known to the skilled person. One suitable preservative is Acticide MBS. Preservatives are used in an amount necessary to provide the desired effect i.e. to maintain the composition during storage over a number of years e.g. 1-5 years. Preservatives may be present in an amount of about 0.01-20%, about 0.1-10%, about 0.5-8% or about 1.0-5.0% of the total composition.

The composition may also include other ingredients which can be beneficial to the health of users of the composition, or the surface or cleaning article sanitized by the composition.

These ingredients may help to maintain healthy skin by for example promoting cell proliferation and wound healing, increase skin smoothness, increase the moisture contact of the extracellular matrix. Preferably these ingredients are natural. Examples of suitable ingredients include Allantoin and Aloe Vera extract.

Allantoin is present in botanical extracts of the comfrey plant and urine from most mammals, notably cows. The most commonly used species of comfrey to obtain allantoin is Russian comfrey Symphytum xuplc,ndkum which is a cross or hybrid of Symphytum officinole (Common Comfrey) and Symphytum asperum (Rough Comfrey). Allantoin is used as an active ingredient in over-the-counter cosmetics. The claimed beneficial effects of allantoin include increased moisture content of the extracellular matrix, enhanced desquamation of upper layers of dead skin cells, increased skin smoothness, promotion of cell proliferation and wound healing, soothing, anti-irritant and skin protectant effect by forming complexes with irritant and sensitizing agents Aloe vera, called kathalai in Ayurvedic medicine, is used as a multipurpose skin treatment.

This may be partly due to the presence of saponin, a chemical compound that acts as an antimicrobial agent. The Aloe Vera extract is derived from the inner leaves of the Aloe Vera plant. Aloe Vera water is prepared by dissolving lOg spray dried Aloe Vera extract in about 2L deionised water.

As discussed above the antimicrobial agents may have other beneficial properties.

Additional ingredients can be selected to prepare compositions which provide specific desired effects. For example compositions to provide a calming effect may comprise Fragonia, whilst compositions comprising tea tree oil and optionally rose geranium may promote skin healing. One preferred composition comprises Fragonia, Aloe vera extract and Allantoin. Another preferred composition comprises Tea Tree oil, Allantoin, Aloe vera extract and optionally Rose Germanium oil.

Preferably the composition comprises 2-75% alcohol, 0.5-5% antimicrobial agent and 24-97% aqueous media. The composition may comprise: 2-75% alcohol 1-5% antimicrobial agent 7-20% surfactant 1-10% emollient 1-10% stabiliser 0-0.05% essential oils balance aqueous media In a preferred embodiment the composition comprises: 3% ethanol 0.1% Allantoin 2% Glycerol 8% Ecoteric T20 2% Tea tree oil 2% Fragonia oil 4.5% Cognis Glucopon 425N 3% Hi Foam 750 balance Aloe Vera extract in water The composition may comprise 55-70% alcohol, 30-40% aqueous media, and 0.5-5% antimicrobial agent.

Preferably the composition comprises 66.3% alcohol 0.6 % antimicrobial agent 0-0.05 % essential oils Balance aqueous media The composition of the invention is preferably a liquid) preferably a sprayable liquid. The composition may also be in the form of a gel or foam. The composition may form a spray or foam when dispensed for use. The composition may be dispensed from a pressurised container) such an aerosol can) or from a container using a hand operated pump.

The compositions of the invention can be used to clean and/or sanitise body cleaning articles by bringing the composition into contact with the cleaning article. The composition may be sprayed onto the article and allowed to dry. Optionally the cleaning article may be squeezed or rubbed to increase penetration of the composition into the article. Alternatively the cleaning article can be immersed) wholly or partially, or soaked in the composition of the invention. The cleaning article is immersed for length of time, for example from 2-60 minutes, preferably 5-30 minutes) more preferably 10-15 minutes. The cleaning article can then be removed, optionally squeezed to remove excess composition and allowed to air dry.

The composition can be used after each use of the cleaning article. Alternatively the composition can be used daily, twice weekly, weekly) fortnightly, monthly or at any other time period.

The invention also provides the use of the composition as a cleaning and/or sanitising composition. Preferably the composition can be used to clean or sanitise a body cleaning article.

Preferred features of the composition are as described above.

The invention also provides methods of cleaning or sanitising a body cleaning article with a composition as described herein. The step of contracting the article with the composition may comprise spraying the composition onto the article, or soaking and/or immersing the article in the composition. The article may be completely or partially immersed in the composition. Preferred features of the composition are as described above.

In another aspect the invention provides a kit comprising (i) a container comprising a cleaning composition as described herein and (ii) a body cleaning article. Preferred features of the composition are as described above. The kit may further include instructions for use of the composition described herein.

Compositions can be used to sanitise surfaces. Suitable surfaces are preferably non-porous surfaces in domestic or industrial settings. Examples of suitable surfaces include food preparation areas such as kitchen work surfaces and hobs; tiles; floors; and sanitary ware, such a basins) showers, and toilets. Preferably the composition is an alcohol based composition. The alcohol within the composition evaporates to leave a sanitising layer on the cleaned surface. The composition can be sprayed onto the surface and then spread or wiped over the surface using a conventional cleaning cloth or tissue. Alternatively the composition may be supplied in a fabric impregnated or soaked in the composition, for example in the form of a wipe.

The invention also provides the use of a composition as described herein for cleaning and/or sanitising a surface. Preferred features of the composition are as described above. Preferably the composition is an alcohol based composition.

The invention also provides a method of cleaning a hard surface comprising contacting said hard surface with a composition of the invention. Preferred features of the composition are as described above. Preferably the composition is an alcohol based composition.

The composition may be sprayed onto the surface and then distributed using a fabric cloth or tissue such as those conventionally used in domestic cleaning. Alternatively the composition can be applied to a conventional cleaning cloth or tissue, which is then wiped over the surface. The surface may also be sanitised using a fabric cloth, such as a wet wipe, which is supplied impregnated with a composition of the invention.

Also provided is a fabric wipe impregnated with the composition of the invention. Preferred features of the composition are as described above. Preferably the composition is an alcohol based composition. Such wipes are generally known as "wet-wipes". Materials and methods for producing such wipes are known in the art. Typically wet wipes can be produced as air-laid paper where the fibres are carried and formed to the structure of paper by air. Alternatively wet wipes can be formed from synthetic fibres, or natural fibres such as cotton. The fibres may be woven together. The wipes are moistened or impregnated with the composition of the invention, preferably an alcohol based composition. The wipe may be treated with softeners or lotions as known by the skilled person. The finished wet wipes can be folded and packaged singly or in multiple packs. The wipes can be packaged in flexible plastic packs or in a box dispenser, as is conventional for wet wipes.

The composition of the invention can be made by mixing all of the components together in a suitable vessel. The ingredients can be added sequentially followed by thorough mixing before the next ingredient is added. Alternatively some components can be blended together, and then added to other ingredients, which also may be in the form a blend of two or more ingredients.

Examples of compositions of the invention.

Ethanol-based sanitisers Ingredient NS1 NS2 NS3 Function Product Origin Ethanol, pure 700mL 700mL 700m1 Sanitiser, carrier Fermented sugar (mm 95% as (plant derived) ethanol) Teatree oil Gg -Sanitiser Oils derived from _________________ ___________ ___________ _______________ _________________ Australian native Fragonia oil -6g Sanitiser plants Rose Geranium Gg Sanitiser / Oils derived from fragrance Australian native plants Essential oil Optional Sanitiser / Optional fragrance Deionised water 3SOmL 3SOmL 350m1 Carrier -Dye As required Colour Plant derived Water-based compositions Ingredient NS4 NSS Function Product Origin

PART A

Aloe Vera water to l000mL to l000mL Aloe Vera plants grown in Queensland Natural preservative qv qv Preservative

PART B

Ethanol 30g Jog Anti-gel / co-solvent Fermented sugar (plant derived) Allantoin ig ig Plant derived Glycerol 20g 20g Emollient / Plant derived humectant Ecoteric T20 80g 80g Solubiliser for Tea Sugar-based surfactant Tree/Fragonia oil (plant derived) Teatree oil 20g -Sanitiser Oils derived from ______________________ ______________ ______________ ______________________ Australian native plants Fragonia oil -20g Sanitiser Essential oil As required As required Sanitiser / fragrance Plant derived

PART C

Dye As required As required Colour As required Cognis Glucopon 45g 45g Primary surfactant Sugar-based surfactant 425N (plant derived) Hi Foam 750 30g JOg Foam Coconut oil derivative booster/stabiliser (plant derived) The composition listed above was prepared as follows: Part A Aloe Vera water is prepared by dissolving Sg Aloe Vera powder in 1L deionised water at least three hours before using the solution to allow the Aloe Vera to fully hydrate. Initially the powder is dissolved in approximately half the required quantity of water. Preservative is added and the solution made up to volume with deionised water.

Part B Part B is made in a separate vessel.

Allantoin and ethanol are mixed thoroughly until no powder remains.

Add glycerol and blend thoroughly.

Add EcotericT2O and blend thoroughly.

Add Fragonia or Tea Tree Oil and blend thoroughly.

Add any essential oil used for fragrance and blend thoroughly. PartC

Add Aloe Vera water slowly to Part B. Initially, add dropwise stirring thoroughly.

When the volume of Aloe Vera water added is approximately equal to the initial volume of Part B, add Glucopon 425 N and stir thoroughly.

Add Hi Foam 750 and stir thoroughly.

Add Aloe Vera water until final volume is attained.

Add dye, if required, when volume is approximately 95% of the final volume.

Claims

Claims 1. A method of cleaning a body cleaning article, for example a sponge or loofah, comprising contacting said body cleaning article with a composition, said composition comprising an antimicrobial agent dissolved in a mixture of an alcohol and an aqueous media.
2. A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the antimicrobial agent is natural.
3. A method as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the antimicrobial agent is plant derived.
4. A method as claimed in any one of claims ito 3 wherein the anitimicrobial agent is a plant derived essential oil selected from one or more of Tea tree oil, Fragonia oil and Rose geranium.
5. A method as claimed in any one of claims ito 4, said composition further comprising one or more excipients.
6. A method as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5 wherein the excipient is selected from essential oils, colourants, perfumes, emollients, surfactants, stabilisers.
7. A method as claimed in any one of claims ito 6 wherein said composition is a water based composition.
8. A method as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6 wherein said composition is an alcohol based composition.
9. A method as claimed in any one of claims ito 8 wherein said alcohol is ethanol.
10. A method as claimed in any one of claims ito 9 wherein said composition comprises 2-75% alcohol 0.5-5% antimicrobial agent 24-97% aqueous media.
11. A method as claimed any one of claims ito 9 wherein said composition comprises 2-75% alcohol 1-5% antimicrobial agent 7-20% surfactant 1-10% emollient 1-10% stabiliser 0-005% essential oils balance percentage aqueous media
12. A method as claimed in any one of claims ito 7, or9 to 11 wherein said composition comprises 3% ethanol 0.1% Allantoin 2% Glycerol 8% Ecoteric T20 2% Tea tree oil 2% Fragonia oil 4.5% Cognis Glucopon 425N 3% Hi Foam 750 balance Aloe Vera extract in water
13. A method as claimed in any one of claims ito 6, or 8-11 wherein said composition comprises 55-70% alcohol 30-40% aqueous media 0.5-5% antimicrobial agent
14. A method as claimed in any one of claims ito 6,8-11 or 13 wherein said composition comprises 66.3% alcohol 0.6% antimicrobial agent 0-0.05 % essential oils Balance aqueous media
15. A method as claimed in any one of claims ito 14, wherein contacting said body cleaning article comprises spraying the composition onto said body cleaning article.
16. A method as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein contacting said body cleaning article comprises soaking or wholly or partially immersing the body cleaning article in the composition.
17. A cleaning composition comprising an antimicrobial agent dissolved in a mixture of an alcohol and an aqueous media.
18. A cleaning composition as claimed in claim 17 wherein the antimicrobial agent is natural.
19. A cleaning composition as claimed in claim 17 or claim 18 wherein the antimicrobial agent is plant derived.
20. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 19 wherein the anitimicrobial agent is a plant derived essential oil selected from one or more of Tea tree oil, Fragonia oil and Rose geranium.
21. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 20 further comprising one or more excipients.
22. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 21 wherein the excipient is selected from essential oils, colourants, perfumes, emollients, surfactants, stabilisers.
23. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 22 wherein said composition is a water based composition.
24. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 23 wherein said composition is an alcohol based composition.
25. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 24 wherein said alcohol is ethanol.
26. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 25 comprising 2-75% alcohol 0.5-5% antimicrobial agent 24-97% aqueous media.
27. A cleaning composition as claimed any one of claims 17 to 26 comprising 2-75% alcohol 1-5% antimicrobial agent 7-20% surfactant 1-10% emollient 1-10% stabiliser 0-0.05% essential oils balance percentage aqueous media
28. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 23, or 25 to 27 comprising 3% ethanol 0.1% Allantoin 2% Glycerol 8% Ecoteric T20 2% Tea tree oil 2% Fragonia oil 4.5% Cognis Glucopon 425N 3% Hi Foam 750 balance Aloe Vera extract in water
29. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 22, or 24-27 comprising 55-70% alcohol 30-40% aqueous media 0.5-5% antimicrobial agent
30. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 22, 24-27 or 29 comprising 66.3% alcohol 0.6% antimicrobial agent 0-0.05 % essential oils Balance aqueous media
31. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 30, wherein said composition is a sanitising composition.
32. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 30 for use in cleaning an/or sanitising a body cleaning article.
33. A kit comprising a container comprising a cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 30 and a body cleaning article.Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows: Claims 1. A cleaning composition comprising an antimicrobial agent dissolved in a mixture of an alcohol and an aqueous media wherein said antimicrobial agent comprises tea tree oil and Fragonia oil.2. A cleaning composition of claim 1 comprising 2-75% alcohol 0.5-5% antimicrobial agent 7-20% surfactant 1-10% emollient 1-10% stabiliser balance percentage aqueous media where the percentage is by weight of the total composition.LI") 3. A cleaning composition as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 comprising 3% ethanol LI') 0.i%Allantoin 0 2% Glycerol 8% Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monoleate (EcotericT2O) 2% Tea tree oil 2% Fragonia oil 4.5% alkyl polyglycoside surfactant based on a natural fatty alcohol C8-C16 (Cognis Glucopon 425N) 3% Hi Foam 750 balance Aloe Vera extract in water 4. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims ito 3 comprising 66.3% alcohol 0.6% antimicrobial agent Balance aqueous media 5. A cleaning composition as claimed in claim 2 or claim 4 further comprising up to 0.05% essential oil.6. A cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims ito S for use in cleaning andor sanitising a body cleaning article.7. A kit comprising a container comprising a cleaning composition as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5 and a body cleaning article.8. A method of cleaning a body cleaning article, for example a sponge or loofah, comprising contacting said body cleaning article with a composition, of any one claims 1 to 5. IC) IC) aD r