Patent ID: 6302969
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: C11D

Abstract:
A method for cleaning hard surfaces comprising contacting said hard surfaces by direct application of an aqueous cleaning solution comprising:(a) from about 0.001% to below about 0.5% of an anionic and/or nonionic surfactant;(b) up to about 6% by weight of GRAS perfume;(c) a toxicologically acceptable alkali compound;(d) optionally, a toxicologically acceptable sequestrant/builder;(e) optionally, a toxicologically-acceptable preservative; and(f) the balance comprising aqueous carrier selected from water and, optionally, low molecular weight, toxicologically-acceptable organic solvent;said aqueous cleaning solution having a pH of greater than 11.6; wherein said aqueous cleaning solution is essentially free of C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 fatty acid or salts thereof; andwherein said aqueous cleaning solution comprises only food grade ingredients.