WO2008138357A1

WO2008138357A1 - Electrolyzed alkaline water multipurpose cleaner ph 12.5+/-1.5

Info

Publication number: WO2008138357A1
Application number: PCT/EG2008/000004
Authority: WO
Inventors: Magued George Amin; Heba-T-Allah Fekry Kamel
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-05-13
Filing date: 2008-01-27
Publication date: 2008-11-20
Anticipated expiration: 2009-11-13

Abstract

Electrolyzed water with negative charge, pH=12.5 +/- 1.5 used as multi-purpose cleaner in cleaning and sterilizing different surfaces as glass, marble, ceramic, mirrors, walls, furniture, electrical instruments, toilets and bathrooms, carpets, floors, plastic, metals, rubber, kitchens, toys, fish tanks, pets, stains in restaurants, nicotine stains on the walls,and removing stains from clothes & Fabrics, cleaning & sterilizing hands and body, cleaning and disinfecting fruits and vegetables and polishing metals,gold & silver.

Description

Electrolyzed Alkaline Water Multipurpose Cleaner pH 12.5+/-1.5

Technical Field

All purpose cleaners and detergents .

Background Art

1. Glass cleaners

2. Detergents for clothes to clean and remove stains and spots .

3. Detergents for surfaces and floors .

4. Detergents for vegetables and fruits.

5. Materials to polish metals as silver and gold.

6. Air refresher and deodorants to remove odors ( as nicotine odor ) from the surrounding atmosphere .

Problems in background art

1. Detergents available in the market as glass cleansers , surface cleansers for floor , marble , wood & furniture , Clothes detergents , cleansers used for vegetables and fruits depend on chemical ingredients for their effect as ethanol , isopropanol, ammonia , sulphonic acid , sodium lauryl ether sulphate, triclosan , sodium permanganate .

2. Materials used to polish metals as gold , silver and other metals are drastic materials which can cause skin burns due to its content of high percentage of chemicals as sodium carbonate .

3. Chemical detergents can not be used to clean vegetables and fruits as they are harmful to health .

3. Industrial detergents form great foam so required rinsing several times to get rid of this foam.

4. Industrial detergents are not safe for children and can cause serious health hazards if accidentally ingested .

5. There is no multipurpose detergent that can be used to clean and sanitize surfaces and clothes , clean vegetables and fruits and polish metals . Disclosure of the Invention

1. Pure water is subjected to electrolysis process where positive ions are separated from the negative ions and negative ions are collected together to produce strong alkaline water of pH 12.5+/- 1.5.

2. This process results in a safe product which can be used to clean furnaces and refrigerators with no harm if it get in contact with food .

No need to worry about over-spray as it is safe on and around food.

3. As it is safe , it can be used to clean and sanitize children toys .

4. It can be used to clean and sanitize skin and hands .

5. As this water has pH of 12.5 +/- 1.5 so it has a bacteria-killing properties. It is effective against E-CoIi , Salmonella Typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa .(See Fig. 1)

6. How does it work ? a. Surfactant effect : Water molecules tend to permeate between dirt and objects and are able to lift off dirt more effectively than ordinary water. (See Fig. 2) b. Detachment , Dispersion : This water envelops the molecules of objects and dirt changing the electric potential entirely into negative potential. Consequently, the dirt molecules and the surface of objects, which have taken on the same negative potential, repel each other and separate. (See Fig. 3) c. Emulsification and separation : Molecules of grease are emulsified in this water. (See Fig. 4) d. Soap effect : When dirt emulsifies with fat and oil in this electrolyzed water, it will turn into liquid soap, thus displaying the same cleaning effect as detergent. As a result, oily stains become easy to wash off and remove. (See fig. 5)

7. Due to the negative charge of this water , it has antioxidant effect so it does not cause rust to metals unlike normal water .

What is new in the invention ?

1. The secret of this new water cleaner lies in activating the power and improving the performance of water by using special electrolysis technology. This is completely different from the concept of making a cleaner by adding dirt-removing ingredients to the water, as is the case in other cleaners and detergents.

2. It does not produce soap bubbles so no need for rinsing .

3. Due to its negative charge , it has an antistatic function on physical surfaces after cleaning . This helps prevent dirt sticking to these surfaces again and makes them easy to clean next time . 3. It has a sterilizing effect as it causes the lyses of proteins forming the microbial cell surface .

4. Safe to skin , can be used for cleaning in the vicinity of people with allergies, babies and elderly people, as well as food (vegetable & fruits, fish, meat). It also removes any residual chemicals on vegetables and fruits due to fertilizers .It will even sterilize food toxins and remove smells.

5. Multi-purpose detergent which eliminates the need to have a host of different cleaners for different tasks.

6. Ideal for situations where you don't want to or cannot use a conventional cleaner, example near food, the inside of refrigerators and microwave ovens, barbecue utensils, stainless steel, finger prints, babies' toy, fish tanks, sensitive and allergic personal conditions, marine products and related activities.

7. It is a clean reduced water , it protect things that have been cleaned with it from rust and corrosion .

8. It is colourless and odourless product. It does not emit any odour or toxic fumes

9. It can remove bad smells from the surrounding atmosphere.

10. It can be used to clean pets and animals as it is safe and it has a deodorant effect .

Methods of application 1. General Use

• Spray alkaline water on to the dirty surface . Leave in contact for from 3-30 seconds then wipe or rinse the surface .

• Suitable for glass , mirrors , walls , furniture , electrical instruments , toilets and bathrooms , carpets , floors , plastic , metals , rubber , toys , fish tanks , pets , stains in restaurants , nicotine stains on the walls ,

• Used as a stain (spot) remover, it will effectively remove most stains from carpet and other surfaces example food fat, blood, ink, nicotine, excreta etc.

• It can be used to clean floors and toilets, and it can also be used to wash and disinfect kitchens, washrooms and toothbrushes.

• All surface cleaning household & industrial conditions where rinsing is not possible, example computer, television and other electronic equipment, musical instruments, show cases and show rooms, etc. 2. Air Filters cleaning in kitchens and restaurants

• Heat alkaline water to about 50 ° C .

• Soak the filter fan in the heated alkaline water for couple of minutes then brush or sponge clean .Rinse with water.

3. Metals cleaning

• Pour alkaline water into suitable bowl and soak object ( watch metal belt ) into liquid . Wait about 1 minute .

• Then shake object in the liquid . Dirt and fat will remove from small opening of metal belt .

• Wipe clean with tissue .

• It can be used to clean jewelers .

4. Fruit and vegetables

• Soak vegetables and fruits for a minute in a 100 times diluted alkaline water with tap water.

• Shake well then rinse with tap water.

• Colors of fruits and vegetables will be brighter with complete removal of any residual chemicals due to fertilizers . This will lead to better delicious taste .

5. Pets cleaning

• Wipe animal body with a piece of cloth wetted with alkaline water .

• This will deodorize bad odor as well.

6. Car Wash

• Use this alkaline detergent diluted up to 100:1 for car wash .

• Spray it on the car and use a piece of cloth to wipe the body of your car clean .

• This will leave your car looked polished , shiny .

• Repeated use will create antistatic finish .

• It can be used to clean all public transport as buses , taxis , trains

7. Carpets cleaning

For fiber stains , spray and let stand to penetrate then rub off with damp cloth or rinse off. 8. Deodorant effect

• For clothes with tobacco or food smell , just spray on them .

• Good as foot deodorant and for smelly helmet and boots.

• It can be sprayed into air to remove bad odors as nicotine odor .

9. Body and hands cleaning

• Spray this water on a piece of cloth or a handkerchief , then wipe with it the required place .

• It is used for personal cleaning if someone is unable to have a bath ( illness , severe injury) .

• It is effective to wipe sweat , dirt and fat off your skin with this water . It is very safe to use on skin.

lO.Professional cleaning

• Alkaline water is ideal for cleaning tools and machinery in factories .

• Alkaline water is also ideal for cleaning and sanitizing areas in food production and packaging places in food industry .

• Alkaline water is safe and effective in cleaning schools , kindergartens , child care centers .

• It Cleans all commercial buildings, public buildings, air port terminals, public toilets, commercial kitchens,

Brief Description of Drawings

Fig. 1 '. shows the pH scale from 1-14 indicating the uses of electrolyzed water in each pH range . Our invented water has pH of 12.5 +/- 1.5 so it has a bacteria-killing properties. a , b & c represent the pH range from 1 to 14 where :

a : Acidic b : Neutral c : Alkaline d : Sterilizing ( Water has sterilizing effect in the pH range of 1.5-2.5 & 12.5-13.5 e : Industrial Device ( Water can be used as industrial device in the pH range of 1.5-4.5 & 10.5-13.5 f : Face Lotion (Water can be used to formulate skin care products as face lotions in the pH range of 4.5-6.5)

g : Domestic Device ( Water can be used as domestic device in the pH range of

4.5-10.5 h : Tape Water (Tape water has pH range of 6.5-7.5 ) i : Drinking water (Drinking alkaline water has pH range of 7.5-10.5 ) j : Cleaning ( Water in pH range of 10.5-13.5 has cleaning effect )

• Starting from Fig. 2 till Fig.5 explains the steps for the mechanism of action of this water as a detergent .

Fig. 2 shows the Surfactant effect : Water molecules tend to permeate between dirt and objects and are able to lift off dirt more effectively than ordinary water, a : Dirt b : Object

Fig. 3 shows the Detachment & Dispersion step where This water envelops the molecules of objects and dirt changing the electric potential entirely into negative potential. Consequently, the dirt molecules and the surface of objects, which have taken on the same negative potential, repel each other and separate, a : Dirt b : Object

Fig. 4 shows the Emulsification and separation step where Molecules of grease are emulsified in this water.

a : Dirt b : Object

Fig. 5 shows the Soap effect : When dirt emulsifies with fat and oil in this electrolyzed water, it will turn into liquid soap, thus displaying the same cleaning effect as detergent. As a result, oily stains become easy to wash off and remove. a : Dirt b : Saponification

Claims

l.Our invention use the power of water .Pure water is subjected to electrolysis process where positive ions are separated from negative ions and negative ions are collected together to produce strong alkaline water of pH 12.5+/-1.5. This water may contain some organic and inorganic materials and may be completely pure water .

2. The process of electrolysis results in a safe product which can be used to clean furnaces and refrigerators with no harm if it gets in contact with food . No need to worry about over-spray as it is safe on and around food. As it is safe , it can be used to clean and sanitize children toys . It can be used to clean and sanitize skin and hands It can be safely used for human , children , animals and food. It can be used in cleaning in the vicinity of people with allergies, babies and elderly people.

3.As this water has pH of 12.5 +/- 1.5 so it has antiseptic , disinfectant and sterilizing properties.lt can sterilize food toxins .

It is effective against different types of bacteria as E-CoIi , Salmonella Typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ,

4.As it is negatively charged , so it has an antioxidant properties that is to say it has negative oxidation - reduction potential ( negative ORP) so it protects metals from rusting and corrosion.

5. Being water with ( OH^") ions so it has a great penetrating power which enhances its cleaning power .

6.It causes no chemical reactions and does not cause substances to deteriorate, you can use it with reassurance on all kinds of materials not only glass, mirrors, electrical products and furniture, painted surfaces, wood, plastics and rubber, skin. Suitable for glass , mirrors , walls , furniture , electrical instruments ,toilets and bathrooms , carpets , floors , plastic , metals , rubber , kitchens , machinery , toys , fish tanks , pets , stains in restaurants , nicotine stains on the walls ,

7.It has a deodorant effect to remove smells .

8.It is a 100% biodegradable, non- toxic, non-caustic, non-hazardous, non-corrosive, non-flammable, non-explosive.

9.It can be used as it is or by dilution according to the purpose of use .

I O.It leaves a crystal clear polish-like finish and an anti static surface which repels dirt , dust and grime, making cleaning easier each time.

I 1.It can be used safely on plants and lawns as it can be returned to the earth and drains with no adverse effects. When mixed with a large quantity of plain water, the pH returns to neutral. If it is made to evaporate, no residue is left, therefore zero environmental pollution.

12.It does not form bubbles. This means dramatic savings, not only of our cleaning time, but also water resources. Just spray and wipe!

13. Commercial uses are also endless. It is suitable for cleaning hospitals, schools & public area (floors, tiles, wall), manufacturing machines, food & beverage areas (hotels, restaurants and cafes, kitchens), public transport interiors (taxis, buses, trains, aero planes, leisure boats and cruise ships), public toilets and washrooms, veterinary surgeries, etc.

14.As a stain (spot) remover, It will effectively remove most stains from carpet and other surfaces, example food fat, blood, ink, nicotine, excreta etc.

15.It is used to promote plant growth , producing healthier plants .

It helps plant growth as the nutrients are more absorbable and less water is required.

16. Alkaline water has emulsification properties to fats and oils and has the ability to dissolve proteins and fats .

17. Due to the previous property , one of the uses of alkaline water pH 12.5 +/-1.5 is to clean endoscopes from proteins , blood and other wastes .