A composition and method for use in imparting or maintaining a glossy or
shiny finish on a hard surface. In one embodiment, the composition
comprises a base polish component or components, and at least one
poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant. In another embodiment, a
method of imparting a glossy finish on a hard surface by applying a
composition to the hard surface, the composition comprising at least one
poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant. In some such embodiments,
the composition comprises a base polish and the poly[oxyalkylene]
ammonium cationic surfactant is dispersed in the base polish. Preferably,
the poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant comprises in the range
of about 0.01 to about 10 wt. %, more preferably in the range of about
0.05 to about 5 wt. %, and more preferably in the range of about 0.1 to
about 1 wt. % of the total composition.