Cleaning process which uses ultrasonic waves
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1. A method of cleaning and/or removing soil and/or a stain from a surface comprising at least the steps of (a) contacting said surface with a cleaning composition;
- and (b) concurrent with or subsequent to (a) applying a source of ultrasonic energy to said surface;
where in said cleaning composition has a surface tension sufficient to minimize entrapment of gas during application of ultrasonic energy to the soil.
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Abstract
The present invention generally relates to processes for cleaning, product kits, and devices using ultrasonic waves.
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1. A method of cleaning and/or removing soil and/or a stain from a surface comprising at least the steps of
(a) contacting said surface with a cleaning composition; - and
(b) concurrent with or subsequent to (a) applying a source of ultrasonic energy to said surface;
where in said cleaning composition has a surface tension sufficient to minimize entrapment of gas during application of ultrasonic energy to the soil. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An ultrasonic cleaning composition, substantially enzyme free, comprising;
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(a) an effective amount of a source of hydrogen peroxide;
(b) an effective amount of a surfactant;
(c) an effective amount of a solvent; and
(d) optionally, an effective amount of a stabilizer;
wherein, said composition has a viscosity from about 0.8 cps to about 100,000 cps and said composition minimizes the dissolution of gas under ultrasonic cleaning conditions. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. An ultrasonic cleaning product comprising:
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(i) an ultrasonic cleaning composition, substantially enzyme free, comprising;
(a) an effective amount of a source of hydrogen peroxide;
(b) an effective amount of a surfactant; and
(c) optionally, an effective amount of a stabilizer;
wherein, said composition has a viscosity from about 0.8 cps to about 100,000 cps and said composition minimizes the dissolution of gas under ultrasonic cleaning conditions; and
(ii) an ultrasonic wave generating source for imparting ultrasonic waves. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 15, 16, 18)
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14. An article of manufacture comprising a cleaning composition for cleaning one or more surfaces, and a source of ultrasonic energy, both of which are in a package in association with instructions for use which direct a consumer to apply at least an effective amount of said cleaning composition to provide cleaning for one or more surfaces and wherein, said composition has a viscosity from about 0.8 cps to about 100,000 cps and said composition minimizes the dissolution of gas under ultrasonic cleaning conditions.
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17. A surface cleaning composition in kit form, comprising the following components:
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a) article of manufacture comprising a pre-treating composition for pre-treating one or more surfaces, and a source of ultrasonic energy, both of which are in a package in association with instructions for use which direct a consumer to apply at least an effective amount of said pre-treating composition to provide pre-treating for one or more surfaces wherein, said pre-treating composition has a viscosity from about 0.8 cps to about 100,000 cps and said pre-treating composition minimizes the dissolution of gas under ultrasonic cleaning conditions;
b) a cleaning composition suitable for cleaning fabrics; and
c) an outer package containing the components a) and b).
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