Patent ID: 7183248
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: C11D

Abstract:
1. A cleaning composition consisting essentially of: (a) an enzyme in an amount effective to promote cleaning, said enzyme being selected from the group consisting of proteases, amylases, lipases, cellulases, and mixtures thereof; (b) viable microorganisms in an amount effective to degrade and promote the degradation of organic materials wherein said viable microorganism includes at least one strain of Bacillus subtilis; (c) a nonionic surfactant; (d) 1 to 5% by weight sodium silicate; (e) 1 to 7% by weight sodium hydroxide effective to achieve a pH of from 9.5 to about 13.5; (f) 0–2% by weight of a fragrance; and (g) the balance being water; wherein said cleaning composition is non-corrosive and non-irritating while maintaining at least 95% enzymatic activity at a pH range of from 9.5 to about 13.5.