Laundry sanitizing compositions

Abstract

Compositions are disclosed comprising approximately 2% wt to approximately 4% wt of a benzyl-substituted quaternary ammonium compound and three or more pH adjusters. The pH adjusters are selected from citric acid, sodium citrate, an alkali hydroxide, an alkali carbonate, or any combinations thereof. The disclosed compositions are substantially free of dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride. The disclosed compositions provide improved reduction in bacteria and viruses during the last rinse cycle of an automatic laundry machine while also providing fabric protection.

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