METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING SURFACES

摘要

This application relates to methods and compositions for cleaning and disinfecting unclean surfaces that are contaminated, typically with bacteria, viruses, yeast and molds. Broadly speaking contaminated surfaces includes hard and soft surfaces such as those found in household environments, in industrial environments, and hospitals, as well as surfaces of food products such as fruits, vegetables and meat. Further, the compositions can be prepared with naturally occurring components that are classified as generally considered as safe (GRAS) by the US FDA and/or comply with National Organic Production (NOP) standards of the USDA and can therefore be used in situations where such a classification is required such as organic food production.

主权项

1. A method of cleaning or disinfecting a surface comprising contacting said surface with a composition comprising
an organic surfactant comprising a blend of C4-C24 saturated and unsaturated fatty acid salts, such that the blend comprises at least about 1-6% C6-C10 fatty acids salts, and at least about 30% C12-C14 fatty acid salts; and an organic acid selected from the group consisting of citric acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid and malic acid; or an organic surfactant derived from the saponification of one or more natural oils and comprising at least about 1-6% caproic, caprylic and capric acid salts, and at least about 30% lauric and myristic acid salts; and an organic acid selected from the group consisting of citric acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid and malic acid.