Methods and compositions for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces
First Claim
1. A method of reducing bacteria in a biofilm on a biofilm-containing environmental surface;
- whereinthe environmental surface is a washable, nonporous surface;
the method comprising contacting the environmental surface with an aqueous composition comprisingan organic surfactant derived from the saponification of one or more natural oils consisting essentially ofat least 1-6% caproic, caprylic and capric acid salts, and at least 30% lauric and myristic acid salts; and
wherein the organic surfactant and citric acid are each present in sufficient amounts to achieve at least a 3 log reduction (99.9%) of bacteria on the biofilm-containing environmental surface within two minutes or less.
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Abstract
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.
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1. A method of reducing bacteria in a biofilm on a biofilm-containing environmental surface;
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wherein the environmental surface is a washable, nonporous surface; the method comprising contacting the environmental surface with an aqueous composition comprising an organic surfactant derived from the saponification of one or more natural oils consisting essentially of at least 1-6% caproic, caprylic and capric acid salts, and at least 30% lauric and myristic acid salts; and wherein the organic surfactant and citric acid are each present in sufficient amounts to achieve at least a 3 log reduction (99.9%) of bacteria on the biofilm-containing environmental surface within two minutes or less. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20)
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17. A method of removing biofilms from uncleaned environmental surfaces that contain dirt, grime and bacteria, the bacteria being incorporated into a biofilm, the method comprising the step of contacting the surface with a composition comprising from about 0.5% to about 10% saponified coconut oil as the sodium or potassium salt;
- from about 1.0% to about 50% citric acid; and
from about 40% to about 99% water, wherein the contacting results in at least a 3 log reduction (99.9%) of bacteria from the uncleaned environmental surface within two minutes or less. - View Dependent Claims (18)
- from about 1.0% to about 50% citric acid; and
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