Color changing hand soap composition
First Claim
1. A method of washing hands for an approximate minimum period of time predetermined to provide effective cleansing, the method comprising:
- a. providing a dual chamber dispenser containing a cleansing system comprising a first element and a second element formulated, upon mixing for the minimum period of time, to indicate passing of the minimum period of time by a change of color;
b. applying to a user'"'"'s hands from a first chamber of the dual chamber dispenser the first element of the cleansing system, the first element containing a pH indicator, where the pH indicator is red cabbage isolate;
c. applying to the user'"'"'s hands from a second chamber of the dual chamber dispenser the second element of the cleansing system comprising a soap or detergent and alginate beads containing a pH-altering compound; and
d. performing hand washing motion of the user'"'"'s hands for at least the minimum period of time, the hand washing motion mixing the cleansing system of the first element containing the pH indicator and the second element comprising soap or detergent and alginate beads containing the pH-altering compound and causing the cleansing system to change color, for indication of passing of the minimum period of time predetermined to provide effective cleansing.
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Abstract
A composition can indicate whether hands have been washed for an approximate predetermined period of time. The composition includes a pH indicator and a delivery system. The delivery system contains a pH-altering compound. The delivery system is added to the pH indicator approximately when hand washing begins. A method of washing hands is also presented. The pH indicator is applied to the hands. The delivery system is applied to the hands approximately when hand washing begins. The pH indicator and delivery system are mixed. A system for washing hands is also presented. The system includes a pH indicator, a delivery system, and a dispenser that releases the pH indicator and delivery system to hands. The hands are washed until the pH indicator changes color.
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2 Claims
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1. A method of washing hands for an approximate minimum period of time predetermined to provide effective cleansing, the method comprising:
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a. providing a dual chamber dispenser containing a cleansing system comprising a first element and a second element formulated, upon mixing for the minimum period of time, to indicate passing of the minimum period of time by a change of color; b. applying to a user'"'"'s hands from a first chamber of the dual chamber dispenser the first element of the cleansing system, the first element containing a pH indicator, where the pH indicator is red cabbage isolate; c. applying to the user'"'"'s hands from a second chamber of the dual chamber dispenser the second element of the cleansing system comprising a soap or detergent and alginate beads containing a pH-altering compound; and d. performing hand washing motion of the user'"'"'s hands for at least the minimum period of time, the hand washing motion mixing the cleansing system of the first element containing the pH indicator and the second element comprising soap or detergent and alginate beads containing the pH-altering compound and causing the cleansing system to change color, for indication of passing of the minimum period of time predetermined to provide effective cleansing. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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