Improved method and compositions for surface treatment

Abstract

An applicator for providing an active composition to a surface, the applicator comprising a cellulosic substrate having anionic sites (e.g. paper, paper laminates, cardboard or a woven or non-woven plant fabric such as a wood pulp or cotton material); and an impregnated or coated composition, the impregnated composition comprising a bioactive cationic component in an amount sufficient in use to deactivate the anionic sites in the cellulosic substrate and to provide a desired effect, for example, a biocidal effect, enhanced skin feel, enhanced skin health and fabric softening. The applicator may be in the form of a sheet wipe, with a single or multiple layers of cellulosic substrate. The applicator is preferably substantially dry. Also, an applicator for providing an active composition to a surface, the applicator comprising at least two layers of cellulosic substrate having anionic sites; said layers being adhered to each other by an adhesive composition comprising a cationic component in an amount sufficient in use to deactivate the anionic sites in the cellulosic substrate and to provide a desired effect. The adhesive composition may also comprise a water-soluble or water dispersible adhesive polymer. Also methods of preparing and using the applicator e.g. to disinfect skin or an inanimate surface.

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