Method for removing bacterial biofilms

A method for the removal of bacterial biofilms comprising:

• applying a treatment mixture to said biofilm wherein said treatment mixture comprises:
• an effective amount of a salt of alkyleth sulfate defined by Formula I:
• R1—(OCHR2CH2)n—OSO3X1 Formula I
• wherein:
• R1 is a branched or unbranched alkyl of 8-24 carbons;
• R2 is hydrogen or methyl;
• n is an integer of 2 to 30;
• and
• each X1 is independently a counter ion;
• an effective amount at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of a salt of alkyl sulfoacetate defined by Formula II:
• R4OC(O)CH2SO3X2 Formula II
• wherein R4 is a branched or unbranched alkyl of 8-24 carbons;
• and
• X2 is a counter ion;
• and a salt of an alkyl sulfosuccinate defined by Formula III:
• wherein:
• R3 is the branched or unbranched alkyl group of an alkyl alcohol with the alcohol hydrogen replaced with the sulfosuccinate wherein the alkyl has of 8-24 carbons, more preferably 10-18 carbons and most preferably 12-14 carbons;
• and
• X is a counter ion;
• allowing said treatment mixture to remain in contact with said biofilm until dry;
• rinsing with water;
• and
• re-applying a treatment mixture to said biofilm.