Aqueous cleaner composition

Abstract

An aqueous cleaner composition providing good lubricity for obtaining superior cleaning and anti-streaking results on hard surfaces such as glass and stainless steel as well as plastic windows and the like. The cleaner composition includes water, isopropyl alcohol, droplets of polydimethylsiloxane dispersed within the cleaner composition for creating a lubricated surface. According to one implementation, sodium dodecyl sulfate is the surfactant which assists in soil removal. Essential oils can be added for fragrance, and colorants added for visual appearance.

Claims

1. A cleaner composition comprising: silicone oil droplets in suspension within an aqueous solution for deposition of said silicone oil droplets within the cleaner composition on a hard surface such as glass, stainless steel and the like, the silicone droplets creating a lubricated film on said hard surface for ease of cleaning, and a surfactant comprising sodium dodecyl sulfate in a ratio of about 1.32 grams per liter of aqueous solution.

2. The cleaner composition of claim 1, wherein the aqueous solution comprises distilled water and isopropyl alcohol.

3. The cleaner composition of claim 1, wherein the silicone oil droplets comprise polydimethylsiloxane.

4. The cleaner composition of claim 3, wherein the suspension of droplets of silicone oil comprises about 0.66 ml of polydimethylsiloxane per liter of the aqueous solution.

5. A cleaner composition comprising: silicone oil droplets in suspension within an aqueous solution for deposition of said silicone oil droplets within the cleaner composition on a hard surface such as glass, stainless steel and the like, the silicone droplets creating a lubricated film on said hard surface for ease of cleaning, and at least one essential oil selected from a group consisting of bergamot essential oil, patchouli essential oil, blood orange essential oil, yang yang essential oil and grapefruit essential oil.

6. The cleaner composition of claim 5, wherein the aqueous solution comprises distilled water and isopropyl alcohol.

7. The cleaner composition of claim 5, wherein the silicone oil droplets comprise polydimethylsiloxane.

8. The cleaner composition of claim 5, further comprising a surfactant.

9. The cleaner composition of claim 8, wherein the surfactant comprises sodium dodecyl sulfate.

10. The cleaner composition of claim 7, wherein the suspension of droplets of silicone oil comprises about 0.66 ml of polydimethylsiloxane per liter of the aqueous solution.

11. A cleaner composition comprising: silicone oil droplets in suspension within an aqueous solution for deposition of said silicone oil droplets within the cleaner composition on a hard surface such as glass, stainless steel and the like, the silicone droplets creating a lubricated film on said hard surface for ease of cleaning, and at least one colorant selected from a group consisting of FD&C blue and FD&C green food coloring in amounts of 0.0026 to 0.132 milliliters per liter of aqueous solution.

12. The cleaner composition of claim 11, wherein the aqueous solution comprises distilled water and isopropyl alcohol.

13. The cleaner composition of claim 11, wherein the silicone oil droplets comprise polydimethylsiloxane.

14. The cleaner composition of claim 11, further comprising a surfactant.

15. The cleaner composition of claim 12, wherein the surfactant comprises sodium dodecyl sulfate.

16. The cleaner composition of claim 13, wherein the suspension of droplets of silicone oil comprises about 0.66 ml of polydimethylsiloxane per liter of the aqueous solution.

17. A cleaner composition comprising: an aqueous solution of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol, a surfactant of sodium dodecyl sulfate in a ratio of about 1.32 grams per liter of the aqueous solution, droplets of silicone oil in suspension within the aqueous solution, at least one essential oil, and at least one colorant, the cleaner composition creating a lubricated film on a hard surface such as glass, stainless steel and the like.

18. The cleaner composition of claim 17, wherein the silicone oil droplets comprise polydimethylsiloxane.

19. The cleaner composition of claim 18, wherein the suspension of droplets of silicone oil comprises about 0.66 ml of polydimethylsiloxane per liter of the aqueous solution.

20. The cleaner composition of claim 17, wherein the at least one essential oil comprises one selected from a group consisting of bergamot essential oil, patchouli essential oil, blood orange essential oil, yang yang essential oil and grapefruit essential oil.

21. The cleaner composition of claim 17, wherein the at least one colorant is one selected from a group consisting of FD&C blue and FD&C green food coloring in an amount of 0.0026 to 0.132 milliliters per liter of the aqueous solution.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(1) The cleaner composition embodiment described herein is an aqueous liquid made up of an aqueous solution made up of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol, with the addition of a silicone oil, a surfactant, essentials oils and colorants.

(2) The use of distilled water is preferable to eliminate any possibility of residual mineral deposits remaining on a surface being cleaned and thus increasing the likelihood of creating visible water spots and/or streaking.

(3) The isopropyl alcohol as isopropanol is provided to dissolve oily substances such as fingerprints and the like. One embodiment of the cleaner composition includes 24% of isopropanol and 76% of distilled water to total volume of the cleaner composition. For example: To prepare approximately one liter of cleaner composition, 1000 milliliters, 240 ml of isopropanol is mixed with 760 ml of distilled water. See Table 1. The silicone oil in the form of polydimethylsiloxane is provided for creating an optically clear lubricated film on the surface being cleaned for ease of cleaning action. Adding silicone oil in the ratio of 0.066%, 0.66 ml to one liter, to the total volume of the cleaner composition creates a suspension of silicone oil droplets which are not dissolved into the other ingredients of the cleaner composition. When the cleaner composition is applied to a hard surface, the oil droplets are deposited on the surface, forming a slippery film. The film will remain on the surface during the cleaning action since the solvents in the composition will not dissolve the silicone oil. The silicone oil has a unique property in bonding specifically to a glass surface. As the surface is then wiped with an absorbent cotton or microfiber cloth, the lubricated surface aids in the wiping action by reducing friction and thus the tendency of the cloth to stick to and bunch up on the surface. In addition, the lubricated surface facilitates further polishing the surface, if necessary, after all liquid components have evaporated. Any remaining streaks are easily removed by the operator because the streaks are not strongly bonded to the surface but instead loosely adhered due to the applied silicone oil barrier film. This creates a perfectly clean, streak-free surface. The silicone oil also improves the clarity of a glass substrate by filling in and coating optical flaws and thus reducing reflections from sharp edges and scratches.

(4) TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 INGREDIENTS TO PRODUCE APPROXIMATELY 1 LITER (1000 ml) OF CLEANER COMPOSITION 760 ml DISTILLED WATER 240 ml ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 0.66 ml POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE (Added to 1 liter of solution) 1.32 grams SODIUM DODECYL SULFATE (Dissolves completely with no increase in volume) ESSENTIAL OILS (As required. Added to 1 liter of solution) 0.0026 ml to 0.132 ml COLORANTS (Added to 1 liter of solution)
The surfactant, such as, for example, sodium dodecyl sulfate, in the amount of 1.32 grams per liter of solution is included to suspend dust, dirt, other solid materials, and water soluble contaminants which are then wiped off during the cleaning action.

(5) Adding essential oils in a sufficient quantity will impart a pleasant fragrance to the cleaner composition.

(6) The colorants FD&C blue and green in the amounts of 0.0026 to 0.132 milliliters per liter of solution add a distinctive hue to the composition.

(7) The method of making or mixing the solution may be performed as follows: Initially, the isopropyl alcohol and distilled water are combined in a container. The silicone oil, surfactant, essential oils, and colorants are then added. The solution is agitated (shaken) to distribute the ingredients. As noted above, the silicone oil will not dissolve in the solution and will remain in suspension as small droplets. The finished product, cleaner solution, may then be sprayed on, or wiped on with a clean cotton or microfiber cloth. Using a paper towel is not recommended since some paper towel brands are impregnated with ingredients which may increase the likelihood of streaking.

(8) It can be seen from the previous discussion of the embodiment of the cleaner composition described, that adding silicone oil to the composition provides significant advantages over known prior art. The oil forms droplets which remain in suspension in the solution and is not dissolved in the water and alcohol mixture in the composition. This allows the oil to be deposited on a hard surface, such as glass, rendering the surface somewhat hydrophobic, thus repelling the water and alcohol mixture containing the suspended contaminants. It will then become easy to wipe away these contaminants using a clean cotton or microfiber towel. In addition, the oil has a specific tendency to adhere to a glass surface, increasing the lubricity of the surface and therefore reducing the friction between the glass and the applicator towel significantly. The slippery film will remain on the glass surface since the water and alcohol mixture will not dissolve the silicone oil. This effect has the significant advantage of reducing the bonding of any potential streaks or dirt particles on the surface, thereby allowing the operator to easily polish the surface and achieve a perfect result, even after all the liquid ingredients in the product have evaporated. The alcohol and the surfactant components are included to dissolve and remove contaminants present.

(9) While the above description contains several specific features, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope but rather an example of one embodiment thereof. Many other variations are possible. Other embodiments of the cleaner composition may alter the type of ingredients used as well as the proportions of the ingredients to enhance results. For example, purified water may be substituted for distilled water, another type of alcohol product may be used, or the brand of surfactant may be changed. Also, the essential oils and colorants may be altered to achieve a different result.

(10) Thus, the scope of the disclosure should not be determined by the embodiment described but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.