Cleaning wipe with active graphic

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cleaning article, preferably a cleaning wipe, comprising a water-insoluble substrate and a cleaning composition, characterised in that the water-insoluble substrate is printed, coated or has applied thereto, an active graphic.

1 . A disposable, nonwoven cleaning wipe comprising a water-insoluble substrate and a cleaning composition, wherein said water-insoluble substrate is printed, coated or has applied thereto, an active graphic.  
     
     
         2 . A disposable wipe according to the preceding claim wherein the wipe additionally comprises a permanent graphic.  
     
     
         3 . A disposable wipe according to  claim 1  comprising an active graphic, permanent graphic and cleaning composition, wherein the active graphic, permanent graphic and cleaning composition are the same or individually different colours.  
     
     
         4 . A disposable wipe according to  claim 1 , the wipe having opposing external faces and the active graphic being printed on one or both faces of the wipe.  
     
     
         5 . A disposable wipe according to  claim 1  wherein the active graphic is made using an ink selected from the group consisting of water-soluble inks, fading inks that are rubbed-off the substrate during use, pH sensitive inks, temperature-sensitive inks and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         6 . A disposable wipe according to  claim 1  wherein the active graphic is made using an ink that is sufficiently solubilised or are rubbed-off to produce a colour difference, ΔE of greater than 10, more preferably greater than 12, more preferably greater than 15, even more preferably greater than 20.  
     
     
         7 . A disposable wipe according to  claim 1 , wherein the graphic is printed with two or more inks of different colours.  
     
     
         8 . A disposable wipe according to  claim 7  wherein at least one ink is removed from the substrate at a faster rate than the other.  
     
     
         9 . A disposable wipe according to  claim 1  wherein the water insoluble substrate comprises a laminate structure, including at least a cleaning layer and a scrubbing layer.  
     
     
         10 . A disposable wipe according to  claim 9  wherein a graphic is printed on the outer facing surface of the cleaning layer and indicates the use of said surface.  
     
     
         11 . A disposable wipe according to  claim 1  wherein the cleaning composition is such that the wipe is substantially dry.  
     
     
         12 . A disposable wipe according to  claim 1  wherein the cleaning composition is in the form of a paste.  
     
     
         13 . A disposable wipe according to  claim 1  wherein the cleaning composition is coloured.  
     
     
         14 . A process of cleaning dishware, preferably by hand, which comprises the steps of: 
 a) moistening the disposable wipe according to  claim 1  with water and b) contacting the dishware with said wetted wipe.