FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to utensil cleaner. Specifically, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner and method of preparation thereof. The present invention further relates to an herbal utensil cleaner, which is a safer, non-toxic and economical alternative to the existing utensil cleaners.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Washing of kitchen utensils and tableware either by hand or by machine is designed to remove deposited food soil and to impart a clean and shiny appearance to the items so washed. Dishwashing liquid known as dishwashing soap, dish detergent, utensil cleaner and dish soap, is a detergent used to assist in dishwashing. It is usually a highly-foaming mixture of surfactants and is primarily used for hand washing of glasses, plates, cutlery, and cooking utensils in a sink or bowl. Dishwashing detergents can be formulated to work under different circumstances. In some cases suitably formulated they can be used with cold water or sea water, although they will not generally work as well as those intended for, and used with, hot water. Detergents are used, rather than soaps, because they do not react with any minerals in the water to form soap scum. Most dishwashing liquid contain bleach, enzymes, or rinsing aids along with thickening and stabilizing agents. Other ingredients may include surfactants, salts, preservatives, fragrances, and dyes. Surfactants remove grease and stuck food particles. They may also provide foam. Many dishwashing liquids contain perfume which can cause irritant or allergic contact dermatitis. [0004] Due to the presence of synthetic surfactants and solvents, most of the commercially available dishwashing liquids are not skin and environment friendly.Many of these formulations, because they are not naturally occurring, can be hard on the environment as well as on the health and wellbeing of the user. Over time, the toxic effects of such compositions have become more widely known, and it has become desirable to attempt to avoid exposure to such toxic materials.

[0005] Because of these significant concerns posed by synthetic cleaners and the ever increasing desire for renewable resources, there has been an increased demand for entirely natural cleaning compositions. The commercially available utensil cleaners are expensive and synthetic and require multistep synthesis for their preparation.
[0006] Therefore, inspite of a variety of existing utensil cleaners, most of them are not safe to use as they contain one or more toxic chemicals. There is, therefore, a need to develop new utensil cleaners, which can overcome deficiencies associated with the known arts. The current invention is way superior than current methods as it is discloses an herbal utensil cleaners composition which is unique combination of non-toxic ingredients, safe to human skin. Moreover, the method of preparation of present invention is cost effective and economical as major ingredient is obtained from waste.
Objects of the invention
[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide an herbal utensil cleaner and method of
preparation thereof.
[0008] Another object is to disclose an herbal utensil cleaner that is non-toxic, cheaper and safe.
[0009] Yet another object of the present invention is to disclose a utensil cleaner that can be
prepared by one step in-situ synthesis.
[0010] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method for the preparation of
the herbal utensil cleaner.
[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide an herbal utensil cleaner, which is
devoid of any toxic chemicals.
[0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide an herbal utensil cleaner which is
made in an eco-friendly manner.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0013] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form
that are further described below in Detailed Description section. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0014] The present invention relates to utensil cleaner. Specifically, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner and method of preparation thereof.
[0015] In one aspect, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner, which is non¬toxic, cheaper and safe.
[0016] In another aspect, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner which can be prepared by one step in-situ synthesis.
[0017] In another aspect, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner, which is devoid of any toxic chemicals.
[0018] In another aspect, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner comprising natural ingredients citrus peels and soapnut extract.
[0019] In another aspect, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner comprising citrus peels and soapnut extract, along with gelatin and sodium bicarbonate. [0020] In another aspect, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner wherein citrus peels are kinnow peels.
[0021] In another aspect, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner wherein kinnow peels are used as aqueous extract of kinnow peels and acts as a cleansing agent. [0022] In another aspect, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner wherein soapnut extract acts as surfactants.
[0023] In another aspect, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner wherein gelatin is added to enhance the viscosity.
[0024] In one aspect, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner, which exists
as a free flowing liquid, thick viscous liquid or thick gel.
[0025] Other aspects of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learnt by the practice of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0027] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each
individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be
incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is
inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term
provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[0028] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment"
means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. [0029] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as concentration, reaction conditions, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term "about." Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.
[0030] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning
of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0031] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification which follow, the
word "comprise" and variations thereof, such as, "comprises" and "comprising" are to be construed in an open, inclusive sense that is as "including, but not limited to."

[0032] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand
method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise
indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were
individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order
unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any
and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. "such as") provided with respect to certain
embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a
limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification
should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the
invention.
[0033] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein
are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed
individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found
herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons
of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the
specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written
description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.
[0034] The description that follows, and the embodiments described therein, is provided by
way of illustration of an example, or examples, of particular embodiments of the principles and
aspects of the present disclosure. These examples are provided for the purposes of explanation,
and not of limitation, of those principles and of the disclosure.
[0035] It should also be appreciated that the present disclosure can be implemented in
numerous ways, including as a system, a method or a device. In this specification, these
implementations, or any other form that the invention may take, may be referred to as processes.
In general, the order of the steps of the disclosed processes may be altered within the scope of
the invention.
[0036] The headings and abstract of the invention provided herein are for convenience only
and do not interpret the scope or meaning of the embodiments.
[0037] The following discussion provides many example embodiments of the inventive
subject matter. Although each embodiment represents a single combination of inventive
elements, the inventive subject matter is considered to include all possible combinations of the

disclosed elements. Thus if one embodiment comprises elements A, B, and C, and a second
embodiment comprises elements B and D, then the inventive subject matter is also considered to
include other remaining combinations of A, B, C, or D, even if not explicitly disclosed.
[0038] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim
is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have
given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0039] The present invention relates to an herbal composition. Specifically, the present
invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner and method of preparation thereof.
[0040] The present invention discloses the use of Soapnut or washing nut extracts as the main
ingredient for an all-natural detergent. Plants of the genus Sapindus, specifically Sapindus
trifolitus (Reetha) bear fruit in the form of small drupes rich in saponins, a naturally - occurring
surfactant. The fruit are commonly referred to as soapnuts or soapberries, and the saponins they
can be used to make a potent natural cleaner. The saponins are a naturally-occurring surfactant
and make a potent natural cleaner.
[0041] The other natural cleansing ingredient used in the present invention is citrus peels,
specifically mandarin hybrid also known commonly as kinnow peels which demonstrate
excellent cleansing properties.
[0042] In one embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner, which is
non-toxic, cheaper and safe.
[0043] In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner, which is
devoid of any toxic chemicals.
[0044] In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner
comprising natural ingredients citrus peels and soapnut extract.
[0045] In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner
comprising citrus peels and soapnut extract, along with gelatin and sodium bicarbonate.
[0046] In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner wherein
citrus peels are kinnow peels.
[0047] In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner wherein
kinnow peels are used as aqueous extract of kinnow peels and acts as a cleansing agent.
[0048] In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner wherein
soapnut extract acts as surfactants.

[0049] In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner
wherein gelatin is added to enhance the viscosity.
[0050] In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner wherein
aqueous citrus peels extract is present in an amount ranging from about 30% to about 60% by
weight of the composition, preferably 50% by weight of the composition.
[0051] In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner
wherein aqueous saponin extract is present in an amount ranging from about 30% to about 60%
by weight of the composition, preferably 40% by weight of the composition.
[0052] In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner wherein
sodium bicarbonate is present in an amount ranging from about 2% to about 10% by weight of
the composition, preferably 5% by weight of the composition.
[0053] In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner wherein
gelatin is present in an amount ranging from about 3% to about 7% by weight of the
composition, preferably 5% by weight of the composition.
[0054] In one embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner, which
exists as a free flowing liquid, thick viscous liquid or thick gel.
[0055] In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an herbal utensil cleaner which
can be prepared by one step in-situ synthesis.
[0056] In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a process for synthesis of herbal
utensil cleaner.
[0057] In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a process for synthesis of herbal
utensil cleaner, comprising the following steps:
a) Mixing aqua based Kinnow peels extract with aqua extract of Soapnuts
b) adding gelatin and sodium bicarbonate in specific ratio and mixing all the ingredients at room temperature.
[0058] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the disclosure, other and
further embodiments of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

EXAMPLES
[0059] The present invention is further explained in the form of following examples. However, it is to be understood that the following examples are merely illustrative and are not to be taken as limitations upon the scope of the invention. [0060] Example 1: Composition of Herbal Utensil Cleaner

Ingredients Composition percentage (by weight)
Kinnow peel Extract (aqueous) 50%
Saponin Extract (aqueous) 40%
Sodium Bicarbonate 5%
Gelatin 5%
Example 2: Preparation of herbal Utensil Cleaner
Step 1: Kinnow peel extract was prepared by maceration process (approximately 200 g of peels
in 500 mL of water).
Step 2: Saponin extract was prepared by dipping 50 fruits of Sapindus trifolitus in 50 mL of
water.
Step 3: Both the extract along with sodium bicarbonate (5% by wt) and gelatin (5% by weight)
were mixed to get a homogenous composition.
[0061] The foregoing examples are merely illustrative and are not to be taken as limitations upon
the scope of the invention. Various changes and modifications to the disclosed embodiments will
be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications may be made without
departing from the scope of the invention.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0062] The present invention provides an herbal utensil cleaner that is non-toxic, cheaper and
safe.
[0063] The present invention provides a utensil cleaner that can be prepared by one step in-situ
synthesis.
[0064] The present invention provides an herbal utensil cleaner, which is devoid of any toxic
chemicals.

[0065] The present invention provides an herbal utensil cleaner which is made in an eco-friendly manner.

We Claim

An herbal utensil cleaner comprising citrus peels and soapnut extract, along with gelatin and sodium bicarbonate.
2. The herbal utensil cleaner, as claimed in claim 1, wherein wherein citus peels are kinnow peels.
3. The herbal utensil cleaner, as claimed in claim 1, wherein kinnow peels are used as aqueous extract of kinnow peels and acts as a cleansing agent.
4. The herbal utensil cleaner, as claimed in claim 1, wherein soapnut extract acts as surfactants.
5. The herbal utensil cleaner, as claimed in claim 1, wherein gelatin is added to enhance the viscosity.
6. The herbal utensil cleaner, as claimed in claim 1, wherein aqueous citrus peels extract is present 50% by weight of the composition.
7. The herbal utensil cleaner, as claimed in claim 1, wherein aqueous saponin extract is present 40% by weight of the composition.
8. The herbal utensil cleaner, as claimed in claim 1, wherein sodium bicarbonate is present
5% by weight of the composition.
9. The herbal utensil cleaner, as claimed in claim 1, wherein gelatin is present 5% by weight of the composition.
10. The herbal utensil cleaner, as claimed in claim 1, which exists as a free flowing liquid, thick viscous liquid or thick gel.

11. The herbal utensil cleaner, as claimed in claim 1, which can be prepared by one step in-situ synthesis.
12. A process for synthesis of herbal utensil cleaner, comprising the following steps:

a) Mixing aqua based Kinnow peels extract with aqua extract of Soapnuts; and
b) adding gelatin and sodium bicarbonate in specific ratio and mixing all the ingredients at room temperature.
13. The herbal utensil cleaner, prepared by the process of claim 8.