WO2016131107A1 - Cleaning wipes - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L25/00—Domestic cleaning devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
- A47L25/08—Pads or the like for cleaning clothes
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
- A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
- A47L13/16—Cloths; Pads; Sponges
- A47L13/17—Cloths; Pads; Sponges containing cleaning agents
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
- C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
- C11D17/00—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
- C11D17/04—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects
- C11D17/049—Cleaning or scouring pads; Wipes
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
- C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
- C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
- C11D3/0005—Other compounding ingredients characterised by their effect
- C11D3/0073—Anticorrosion compositions
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
- C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
- C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
- C11D3/16—Organic compounds
- C11D3/18—Hydrocarbons
- C11D3/188—Terpenes
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
- C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
- C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
- C11D3/43—Solvents
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- the invention relates to an impregnated wipe for the removal of stains from fabrics and the like, preferably without the need for washing or soaking.
- wipes impregnated or coated with products for cleaning or maintaining various household surfaces are already known.
- such wipes have as an object to eliminate soil and/or to deposit a layer of products for protecting or improving the state of the surface.
- the moist state in the form of absorbent substrates impregnated with liquid compositions.
- British Patent No. 1 ,461 ,730 discloses a disposable wipe having a liquid absorbance capacity of at least 200 X by weight, impregnated to at most 50 X of the said absorption capacity, with a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion.
- This disposable impregnated wipe is used for applying a protective polysiloxane and mineral oil based film to the surface to be treated.
- EP-A-0,21 1 ,773 (Kimberly-Clark) relates to a disposable wipe impregnated with a composition comprising a wax, a silicone oil and a detergent or soap. When this wipe is partially impregnated with this composition, it can absorb water in amount comprising between 200 X and 800 X of its weight. This wipe is used for applying a protective film based on wax and silicone oil on a car still wet after washing it.
- 4,666,621 (Clark et al) relates to a wipe impregnated with a liquid composition for cleaning hard surfaces without leaving trails or fluff, comprising a non-woven material containing wood pulp and synthetic fibres, the liquid composition including about 0.001 % to about 1 % by weight of a surfactant, about 1 % - about 40 % by weight of an aliphatic mono-alcohol having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and about 60 % - about 99 % by weight of demineralized water, the non-woven material containing in addition about 0.225 % - about 2.25 % by weight with respect to the weight of a non-woven material of an acrylic polymer.
- This wipe leaves slight trails on the clean glass surface, when it is used in a single horizontal pass.
- the wipe when impregnated with a cleaning formulation including a non-polar solvent, a polar solvent, an antioxidant and a surfactant, at least partially removes stains on fabric without the need for washing or soaking.
- formulation includes;
- 'wipe' as used herein is meant a disposable cloth treated with a cleansing formulation, for wiping items clean.
- the wipe is preferably resistant to tearing in the moist state and is insoluble in anyone of the constituents of the cleaning formulation or their mixtures.
- the materials meeting these conditions are preferably chosen from amongst materials which do not produce fluff, such as cotton fabrics and other cellulosic fabrics.
- the material is a blended fabric. More preferably, the material is a blend of viscous and polyester. Even more preferably, the material is a woven viscous/polyester blend.
- non-polar solvent a liquid solvent without significant partial charges on any atoms, or where the polar bonds are arranged in such a way that the effects of their partial charges cancel out.
- the non-polar solvent may be a terpene.
- the terpene is a citrus terpene, more preferably the citrus terpene is Limonene.
- the term 'limonene' also includes within its scope the D-limonene and L-limonene enantiomers as well as the racemic mixture.
- the non-polar solvent is preferably present in an amount of approximately 70 % - 98 % v/v (v/v) of the cleaning formulation. More preferably, the non-polar solvent is present at a level of approximately of 80 % - 98 % v/v of the cleaning formulation. Even more preferably, the non-polar solvent is present at a level of approximately of 85 % - 95 % v/v of the cleaning formulation.
- 'polar solvent' is meant a solvent in whose molecules there is either a permanent separation of positive and negative charges, or the centers of positive and negative charges do not coincide.
- the polar solvent may be an alcohol.
- the alcohol is selected from the group consisting of primary alcohols and secondary alcohols. More preferably, the alcohol is a secondary alcohol. Even more preferably, the alcohol is isopropyl alcohol.
- the polar solvent is preferably present in an amount of approximately 1 % - 20 % v/v of the cleaning formulation. More preferably, the polar solvent is present in an amount of approximately 1 % - 15 % v/v of the cleaning formulation. Even more preferably, the polar solvent is present in an amount of approximately of 1 % - 10 % v/v of the cleaning formulation.
- an 'antioxidant' is meant a substance that inhibits oxidation.
- the antioxidant may be a terpene.
- the antioxidant is a monoterpene. More preferably, the antioxidant is pinene.
- the term 'pinene' also includes within its scope the ⁇ -pinene and ⁇ -pinene isomers, as well as a mixture of the a-pinene and ⁇ -pinene isomers thereof.
- the antioxidant is present in an amount of approximately 1 % - 20 % v/v of the cleaning formulation. More preferably, the antioxidant is present in an amount of approximately 1 % - 10 % v/v of the cleaning formulation. Even more preferably, the antioxidant is present in an amount of approximately 1 % - 5 % v/v of the cleaning formulation.
- 'surfactant' is meant a substance which can reduce the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.
- the surfactant may be an anionic surfactant. More preferably, the surfactant may be a coconut based surfactant. Even more preferably, the surfactant includes coconut oil extract.
- the surfactant is present in an amount of approximately 1 % - 20 % v/v of the cleaning formulation. More preferably, the surfactant is present in an amount of approximately 1 % - 10 % v/v of the cleaning formulation. Even more preferably, the surfactant is present in an amount of approximately of 1 % - 5 % v/v of the cleaning formulation.
- a wipe impregnated with a cleaning formulation
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the cleaning formulation may further include one or more of an olefactory agent and a colouring agent.
- an olefactory agent as used herein, is meant a compound relating to, or contributing to the sense of smell.
- the olefactory agent may generate a citrus odour. More preferably, the olefactory agent includes an orange citrus agent. Even more preferably, the olefactory agent includes limonene.
- the term 'limonene' also includes within its scope the D-limonene and L-limonene enantiomers as well as the racemic mixture.
- the olefactory agent is present at a level of approximately 0 % - 5 % v/v of the cleaning formulation. More preferably, the olefactory agent is present at a level of approximately 0 % - 3 % v/v of the cleaning formulation. Even more preferably, the surfactant is present at a level of approximately 0 % - 5 % v/v of the cleaning formulation.
- 'colouring agent' is meant a compound relating to, or contributing to a colour.
- the colouring agent may be a natural colouring agent. More preferably, the colouring agent includes a natural yellow liquid. Even more preferably the colouring agent includes citrus rind extract.
- the colouring agent may be present at a level of approximately 0 % - 5 % v/v of the cleaning formulation. More preferably, the colouring agent is present at a level of approximately 0 % - 3 % v/v of the cleaning formulation. Even more preferably, the colouring agent is present at a level of approximately 0 % - 1 % v/v of the cleaning formulation.
- a wipe there is provided a wipe;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- a surfactant approximately 1 % - 20 % v/v of a surfactant and; optionally approximately 0 % - 5 % v/v of an olefactory agent; and/or approximately 0 % - 5 % v/v of a colouring agent.
- a wipe impregnated with an effective amount of a cleaning formulation used for reducing or substantially removing stains from fabrics.
- an 'effective amount' is meant an amount sufficient to substantially remove or reduce the intensity of a stain from a fabric.
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- 'stains' may include, without limitation a discoloured patch, a dirty mark, blemish, soil or tarnish which is difficult to remove.
- stains for removal include, without limitation, a make-up stain, food stain or grass stain.
- the fabric to be treated may be of any suitable type.
- a natural and synthetic fabric, or blend thereof may be treated.
- suitable fabrics may include, without limitation, cotton, linen, wool, nylon, spandex, Lycra ® , lace, satin, calico, canvas, denim, flannel, leather and silk.
- the fabric may be in the form of, without limitation, clothing, shoes, handbags, purses, bedding, soft furnishings including cushions, cushion covers, curtains, chair covers and tableware.
- the fabric is in the form of clothing.
- a wipe impregnated with an effective amount of a cleaning formulation including; a non-polar solvent;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- an olefactory agent one or more of an olefactory agent and a colouring agent
- the fabric is in the form of clothing.
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- a surfactant approximately 1 % - 20 % v/v of a surfactant and; optionally one or more of approximately 0 % - 5 % v/v of an olefactory agent or approximately 0 % - 5 % v/v of a colouring agent; used for reducing or substantially removing stains from fabrics,
- the fabric is in the form of clothing.
- a method for reducing or substantially removing a stain from a fabric including;
- 'effective amount' is meant an amount sufficient to substantially remove or reduce the intensity of a stain from a fabric.
- an 'effective period of time' is meant a period of time sufficient for the cleaning formulation to at least partially penetrate the stain.
- the effective period of time is at least approximately 30 seconds, more preferably at least approximately 1 minute, even more preferably at least approximately 2 minutes.
- 'applying pressure' is meant the application of gentle force to the surface.
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- an olefactory agent one or more of an olefactory agent and a colouring agent.
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the method for reducing or substantially removing a stain from a fabric includes;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the method for reducing or substantially removing a stain from a fabric includes;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- a surfactant approximately 1 % - 20 % v/v of a surfactant; and optionally one or more of approximately 0 % - 5 % v/v of an olefactory agent or approximately 0 % - 5 % v/v of a colouring agent; maintaining contact between the wipe and the stain for an effective period of time;
- the method for reducing or substantially removing a stain from a fabric includes;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- a surfactant approximately 1 % - 20 % v/v of a surfactant; and optionally one or more of approximately 0 % - 5 % v/v of an olefactory agent or approximately 0 % - 5 % v/v of a colouring agent; maintaining contact between the wipe and the stain for an effective period of time;
- the fabric is in the form of clothing.
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the method for reducing or substantially removing a stain from a fabric includes;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the 'rinse wipe' is a wipe impregnated with one or more solvents and is intended to remove any remaining residue.
- 'solvent' as used herein, is meant, a substance able to dissolve other substances.
- the rinse wipe is impregnated with a polar solvent.
- the polar solvent includes an alcohol or water. Even more preferably the polar solvent includes an alcohol or iodised water.
- the alcohol is selected from the group consisting of primary alcohols and secondary alcohols. More preferably, the alcohol is a secondary alcohol. Even more preferably, the alcohol is isopropyl alcohol.
- the method for reducing or substantially removing a stain from a fabric includes;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the fabric is in the form of clothing
- the method for reducing or substantially removing a stain from a fabric includes;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the fabric is in the form of clothing
- rinse wipe is impregnated with one or more solvents.
- a wipe package including one or more wipes, wherein each wipe is impregnated with a cleaning formulation, contained within a suitable package.
- a suitable package is meant packaging for sale or transport wherein the package may prevent leakage and degradation of the wipes or protect the wipes from contaminants, physical damage and chemical damage.
- the package is made from a polyethylene terephthalate material. More preferably the package is made from a combined composition of polyethylene terephthalate and aluminium laminate. Even more preferably the package is a composition of polyethylene terephthalate, aluminium laminate and polyethylene.
- the invention provides a suitable package containing multiple wipes according to the invention, with each wipe within the suitable package being individually wrapped.
- the individual wrapping may prevent leakage and degradation of the wipes or protect the wipes from contaminants, physical damage and chemical damage.
- the individual wrapping is made from a polyethylene terephthalate material. More preferably the package is made from a combined composition of polyethylene terephthalate and aluminium laminate. Even more preferably the package is a composition of polyethylene terephthalate, aluminium laminate and polyethylene.
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- the cleaning formulation includes;
- a wipe package including one or more wipes
- each wipe is impregnated with a cleaning formulation including approximately;
- a wipe package including one or more wipes
- each wipe is impregnated with a cleaning formulation including; a polar solvent;
- an olefactory agent one or more of an olefactory agent and a colouring agents
- each wipe is impregnated with a cleaning formulation including;
- each cleaning wipe may be impregnated with a cleaning formulation including;
- an olefactory agent one or more of an olefactory agent and a colouring agent
- each rinse wipe may be impregnated with one or more solvents.
- each cleaning wipe may be impregnated with a cleaning formulation including;
- each rinse wipe may be impregnated with one or more solvents.
- the wipe is a woven material combining viscous and polyester.
- a square of this material is impregnated with a cleaning formulation including;
- the wipe is a woven material combining viscous and polyester.
- a square of this material is impregnated with a cleaning formulation including;
- the wipe is a woven material combining viscous and polyester.
- a square of this material is impregnated with a cleaning formulation including;
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WO1997032004A1 (en) * | 1996-02-28 | 1997-09-04 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Controlled release fabric care article |
WO2005040328A1 (en) * | 2003-10-10 | 2005-05-06 | The Clorox Company | Two-sided antimicrobial wipe or pad |
WO2005072116A2 (en) * | 2004-01-16 | 2005-08-11 | The Clorox Compapany | Multilayer cleaning pad |
WO2006130683A1 (en) * | 2005-05-31 | 2006-12-07 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Premoistened wipe |
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WO1997032004A1 (en) * | 1996-02-28 | 1997-09-04 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Controlled release fabric care article |
WO2005040328A1 (en) * | 2003-10-10 | 2005-05-06 | The Clorox Company | Two-sided antimicrobial wipe or pad |
WO2005072116A2 (en) * | 2004-01-16 | 2005-08-11 | The Clorox Compapany | Multilayer cleaning pad |
WO2006130683A1 (en) * | 2005-05-31 | 2006-12-07 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Premoistened wipe |
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