Patent ID: 7718593

Claim:
An aqueous low-foaming cleaning composition comprising: about 0.1 wt % to about 6 wt % of a peroxygen compound; a surfactant system present in an amount of 2.3 wt % to about 6 wt % based on the total weight of the composition, the surfactant system comprising: one or more nonionic surfactants present in an amount of 2 wt % to about 4 wt % based on the total weight of the composition, and one or more amphoteric surfactants present in an amount of 0.3 wt % to about 2 wt % based on the total weight of the composition, wherein said amphoteric surfactants are selected from the group consisting of one or more sultaines, betaines, and any combinations thereof; and one or more preservatives selected from the group consisting of one or more formaldehyde donors, wherein said composition has a MR foam value of less than 16, and wherein said composition is effective and safe for use in cleaning carpets and fabrics with a steam cleaning machine.