Patent ID: 8349783
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: A01N,C11D

Abstract:
1. A method of providing an antimicrobial benefit to a surface selected from the group consisting of a hard inanimate surface, a textile, and a fabric, the method comprising the step of: applying to the surface a surface treatment composition comprising: (a) at least one organic acid; (b) optionally, at least one anionic surfactant; (c) at least one polymer capable of forming a complex with (a) at least one of organic acid wherein the at least one polymer has the formula in which n represents from 20 to 99 mol %, m represents from 1 to 80 mol %; p represents 0 to 50 mol, n+m+p=100; R (d) at least 60% wt. of at least one organic solvent; (e) optionally, at least one propellant; (f) water; and optionally, one or more further conventional constituents selected from the group consisting of pH buffering agents, perfumes, perfume carriers, colorants, hydrotropes, viscosity modifying agents, further germicides, fungicides, anti-oxidants, and anti-corrosion agents.