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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2025
Filed:
Mar. 12, 2021
Ecolab Usa Inc., Saint Paul, MN (US);
Erik C. Olson, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Hilina Emiru, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Derrick Anderson, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Kelly Anne Rightmire, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Timothy Meier, Saint Paul, MN (US);
ECOLAB USA INC., Saint Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Liquid multipurpose alkaline compositions for use as pre-sprays to beneficially remove polymerized soils, de-stain, remove hard water deposits and/or otherwise assist in general cleaning of difficult soils are provided. The multipurpose alkaline compositions include at least one non-hydroxide alkaline source, at least one surfactant, a chelant and a solvent system. The multipurpose alkaline compositions can be PPE free compositions. Methods of using the multipurpose alkaline compositions as pre-treatments, soaks and/or application in machine and manual warewash are also provided. Methods for using the multipurpose alkaline compositions for removing tea stains, coffee stains, hard water scale/deposits, polymerized oils, carbonized soils, fats, oils, and cosmetics are further provided.