| abstract |
The invention relates to a hand dishwashing detergent which can be perfumed in any way, cleans especially well, does not irritate the skin, is temperature and storage stable, and is not harmful to the environment. The detergent has a specific antibacterial effectiveness when used in concentration on wet working surfaces and kitchen appliances by using wet dishcloths, sponges and brushes. The inventive detergent is provided in the form of a mixture which contains anionic surfactants, one or more alkylbenzene sulfonates, benzoic acid, and/or one or more of the salts thereof. Benzoic acid or the salts thereof are suited for use as antibacterial active components in hand dishwashing detergents which contain alkylbenzene sulfonates. |