The invention provides a method for the cleaning of a soiled substrate, the method comprising treating the substrate with a non-polymeric solid particulate cleaning material and wash water, the treatment being carried out in an apparatus comprising a drum comprising perforated side walls and having a capacity of between 5 and 50 liters for each kg of fabric in the washload, wherein the solid particulate cleaning material comprises a multiplicity of non-polymeric particles at a particle to fabric addition level of 0.1:1-10:1 by mass, each of the particles being substantially cylindrical or spherical in shape, and wherein the drum comprising perforated side walls is rotated at a speed which generates G forces in the range of from 0.05 to 900 G. The non-polymeric particles may comprise particles of glass, silica, stone, wood, or any of a variety of metals or ceramic materials. Preferably the solid particulate cleaning material additionally comprises a multiplicity of polymeric particles each of which is substantially cylindrical or spherical in shape. Preferably, at least one detergent is employed in the cleaning process. The invention provides optimum cleaning performance as a result of improved mechanical interaction between substrate and cleaning media and is preferably used for the cleaning of textile fabrics. The method allows for significant reductions in the consumption of detergents, water and energy when compared with the conventional wet cleaning of textile fabrics, and also facilitates reduced washing-related textile fabric damage. The invention also envisages a cleaning composition comprising a solid particulate cleaning composition and at least one additional cleaning agent.

The invention provides a method for the cleaning of a soiled substrate, the method comprising treating the substrate with a non-polymeric solid particulate cleaning material and wash water, the treatment being carried out in an apparatus comprising a drum comprising perforated side walls and having a capacity of between 5 and 50 liters for each kg of fabric in the washload, wherein the solid particulate cleaning material comprises a multiplicity of non-polymeric particles at a particle to fabric addition level of 0.1:1-10:1 by mass, each of the particles being substantially cylindrical or spherical in shape, and wherein the drum comprising perforated side walls is rotated at a speed which generates G forces in the range of from 0.05 to 900 G. The non-polymeric particles may comprise particles of glass, silica, stone, wood, or any of a variety of metals or ceramic materials. Preferably the solid particulate cleaning material additionally comprises a multiplicity of polymeric particles each of which is substantially cylindrical or spherical in shape. Preferably, at least one detergent is employed in the cleaning process. The invention provides optimum cleaning performance as a result of improved mechanical interaction between substrate and cleaning media and is preferably used for the cleaning of textile fabrics. The method allows for significant reductions in the consumption of detergents, water and energy when compared with the conventional wet cleaning of textile fabrics, and also facilitates reduced washing-related textile fabric damage. The invention also envisages a cleaning composition comprising a solid particulate cleaning composition and at least one additional cleaning agent.

The present invention relates to the installation of floorcovering articles on chemically abated flooring surfaces and the composite article resulting therefrom. More specifically, the invention relates to a process for chemical removal of mastic, putty and/or paste material from a flooring surface. The process includes applying abatement chemical to the mastic material on the flooring surface to soften the mastic material and cause it to physically separate and release from the flooring surface, removal of the mastic material and abatement chemical, and the subsequent application of a barrier coating to the flooring surface. The barrier coating reduces and/or eliminates the migration of residual abatement chemicals into floorcovering articles thereinafter installed on the chemically abated flooring surface. The resulting composite article is comprised of a chemically abated flooring surface containing pores, at least one abatement chemical in said pores, a polymer-containing barrier material, and a floorcovering article.

A natural cleaning product which does not contain any harsh chemicals or toxins. Specifically, the cleaning product is based on borax and yucca plant products. A composition for an organic cleaning product comprises distilled water; borax; distilled white vinegar; yucca root soap; and optionally, lavender essential oil, peppermint essential oil; and eucalyptus. Also disclosed is a process for the production of yucca root soap which is used in producing the organic cleaning product of the invention.

Described are compositions and methods for the removal of zinc-oxide eugenol-based temporary cements or root canal filling materials from a variety of surfaces including surfaces inside the oral cavity, such as teeth, as well as surfaces of objects located outside of the oral cavity, such as instruments and prostheses. In certain compositions, the resin-dentin bond between permanent cements and collagen-containing surfaces can be increased. The compositions are non-toxic, can be used inside the oral cavity, and do not require special disposal procedures.

Described are compositions and methods for the removal of zinc-oxide eugenol-based temporary cements or root canal filling materials from a variety of surfaces including surfaces inside the oral cavity, such as teeth, as well as surfaces of objects located outside of the oral cavity, such as instruments and prostheses. In certain compositions, the resin-dentin bond between permanent cements and collagen-containing surfaces can be increased. The compositions are non-toxic, can be used inside the oral cavity, and do not require special disposal procedures.

Plant infusions or extracts and compositions including the same are disclosed. The plant infusions or extracts and compositions including the plant infusions or extracts include ingredients that may comply with the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) National Organic Program (NOP) for products labeled as “organic” or “made with organic” and can be used as mitigating compositions and/or a preservative.

A wet wiper for cleaning accumulated oral debris from removable dental appliances. The wet wiper comprises a water insoluble substrate and a physiologically acceptable cleansing composition, wherein the cleansing composition comprises: (i) a liquid carrier consisting of a solution of water and ethyl alcohol, wherein the ethyl alcohol is about 3% to about 90% by weight of the cleansing composition, and wherein the water is q.s. to 100%; (ii) about 0.001% to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of a flavor; (iii) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of an anionic surfactant; (iv) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of a nonionic surfactant; (v) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of a suds suppressor; (vi) 0 to about 2% by weight of the cleansing composition of a zinc salt; (vii) 0 to about 3% by weight of the cleansing composition of a chelant; (viii) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of a buffering agent; (ix) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of an antimicrobial, antiplaque agent; (x) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of an anticalculus agent; (xi) 0 to about 30% by weight of the cleansing composition of a humectant; (xii) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of a preservative; (xiii) 0 to about 2% by weight of the cleansing composition of a sweetener; and (xiv) 0 to about 2% by weight of the cleansing composition of a water soluble polymer; wherein the cleansing composition has a pH of from about 3.0 to about 13.0 and is loaded onto the substrate at a loading factor of at least about 0.5 grams of composition per gram of dry substrate so that the substrate is wet by the composition. Methods for cleaning removable dental appliances are also provided, such methods comprising the step of contacting, for a time sufficient to reduce oral debris, the removable dental appliances, with a wet wiper of the present invention.

A wet wiper for cleaning accumulated oral debris from removable dental appliances. The wet wiper comprises a water insoluble substrate and a physiologically acceptable cleansing composition, wherein the cleansing composition comprises: (i) a liquid carrier consisting of a solution of water and ethyl alcohol, wherein the ethyl alcohol is about 3% to about 90% by weight of the cleansing composition, and wherein the water is q.s. to 100%; (ii) about 0.001% to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of a flavor; (iii) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of an anionic surfactant; (iv) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of a nonionic surfactant; (v) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of a suds suppressor; (vi) 0 to about 2% by weight of the cleansing composition of a zinc salt; (vii) 0 to about 3% by weight of the cleansing composition of a chelant; (viii) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of a buffering agent; (ix) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of an antimicrobial, antiplaque agent; (x) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of an anticalculus agent; (xi) 0 to about 30% by weight of the cleansing composition of a humectant; (xii) 0 to about 5% by weight of the cleansing composition of a preservative; (xiii) 0 to about 2% by weight of the cleansing composition of a sweetener; and (xiv) 0 to about 2% by weight of the cleansing composition of a water soluble polymer; wherein the cleansing composition has a pH of from about 3.0 to about 13.0 and is loaded onto the substrate at a loading factor of at least about 0.5 grams of composition per gram of dry substrate so that the substrate is wet by the composition. Methods for cleaning removable dental appliances are also provided, such methods comprising the step of contacting, for a time sufficient to reduce oral debris, the removable dental appliances, with a wet wiper of the present invention.

Treatment composition that include certain plant rosin materials and one or more benefit agents, for example fragrance materials, where the plant rosin materials are certain plant rosin esters and/or have certain characteristics, such as certain softening points, acid numbers, and/or color grades. Related methods of making and using such compositions.