Liquid cleaner containing viable microorganisms

Claim 2

A cleaning composition which comprises a stable suspension of abrasive particles with at least one material selected from the group consisting of hydrophobic silica, alumina, silica, and diatomaceous earth and viable microorganisms in an amount effective to degrade and promote the degregation of sanitary waste, in a water solution containing a detergent.

Claim 3

The composition of claim 1 in which the microorganisms are present in a concentration of about 1×10 6 /ml to 1×10 9 /ml.

Claim 4

The composition of claim 1 in which the pH of the composition is maintained in the range of about 5.0 to 9.0.

Claim 5

The composition of claim 1 in which the microorganism includes at least one organism from the group consisting of Bacillus, Pseudonmonas, Arthrobacter, Enterobacter, Citrobacter, and Corynebacter.

Claim 6

The composition of claim 1 in which the microorganism comprises at least one strain of Bacillus subtilis.

Claim 7

The composition of claim 1 which includes a thickener.

Claim 8

The composition of claim 6 which includes an antisettling agent.

Claim 9

A cleaning composition which comprises stable suspension of abrasive material and viable microorganisms in a water solution containing a detergent with the concentration of the microorganisms being in a range of about 1×10 6 /ml. to 1×10 9 /ml., said composition having a pH in the range of about 5.0 to 9.0.

Claim 10

A cleaning composition which comprises stable suspension of abrasive material and viable microorganisms in a water solution containing a detergent with the concentration of the microorganisms being in a range of about 1×10 6 /ml. to 1×10 9 /ml., said composition having a pH in the range of about 5.0 to 9.0.

Claim 11

The composition of claim 8 in which the microorganism includes at least one organism from the group consisting of Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Arthrobacter, Enterobacter, Citrobacter, and Corynebacter.

Claim 12

A cleaning composition which comprises a stable suspension of abrasive particles and viable microorganisms in a water solution containing a detergent having the following composition in weight percent: ______________________________________ Abrasive 2-20% Detergent 1-20% Microorganisms 1 × 10.sup.6 /ml. to 1 × 10.sup.9 /ml. Water Balance ______________________________________

Claim 13

A cleaning composition which comprises a stable suspension of abrasive particles and viable microorganisms in a water solution containing a detergent having the following composition in weight percent: ______________________________________ Abrasive 2-20% Detergent 1-20% Microorganisms 1 × 10.sup.6 /ml. to 1 × 10.sup.9 /ml. Water Balance ______________________________________

Claim 14

A cleaning composition which comprises a stable suspension of abrasive particles and viable microorganisms in a water solution containing a detergent having the following composition in weight percent: ______________________________________ Abrasive 2-6% Detergent 3-7% Microorganisms 1 × 10.sup.6 /ml. to 1 × 10.sup.9 /ml. Water Balance ______________________________________

Claim 15

A cleaning composition which comprises a stable suspension of abrasive particles and viable microorganisms in a water solution containing a detergent having the following composition in weight percent: ______________________________________ Abrasive 2-6% Detergent 3-7% Microorganisms 1 × 10.sup.6 /ml. to 1 × 10.sup.9 /ml. Water Balance ______________________________________

Claim 16

A cleaning composition which comprises a stable suspension of abrasive particles and viable microorganisms in a water solution containing a detergent having the following composition in weight percent: ______________________________________ Abrasive 2-20% Detergent 1-20% Antisettling Agent5% Microorganisms0.5-5% 1 × 10.sup.6 /ml. to 1 × 10.sup.9 /ml. Water Balance ______________________________________

Claim 17

A cleaning composition which comprises a stable suspension of abrasive particles and viable microorganisms in a water solution containing a detergent having the following composition in weight percent: ______________________________________ Abrasive 2-20% Detergent 1-20% Antisettling Agent5% Microorganisms0.5-5% 1 × 10.sup.6 /ml. to 1 × 10.sup.9 /ml. Water Balance ______________________________________