The present invention provides preferred, preferably liquid, hard surface
cleaning compositions, compositions with cleaning liquid composition on a
substrate, compositions used with absorbent pads and implements and
devices for making the process of cleaning hard surfaces and/or
maintaining their appearance and hygiene easier and more effective. These
compositions, along with specific instructions for use are advantageous
for removal of and/or prevention of buildup of soils commonly encountered
on floors, glass surfaces, counters, walls, showers and/or tubs, said
compositions comprising hydrophilic polymers to render the cleaned
surface hydrophilic and to improve the appearance when the surface is
either not rinsed, or when the composition is incompletely removed,
specific surfactant, preferably surfactant selected to minimize
spotting/filming, optionally specific organic cleaning solvents to
provide cleaning and wetting particularly in applications where levels of
non-volatiles need to be minimized, and, optionally, anti-bacterial
agents for preserving or surface activity and optionally perfumes for
aesthetics.