Cleaning Chemicals suit commercial applications.

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Commercial Cleaners meet variety of needs including hard floor cleaners and maintainers, degreasers, disinfectant cleaners, carpet care chemicals, restroom cleaners, odor control, and general/specialty cleaners. They come in concentrate or ready-to-use form and are suitable for light users who do not require chemical management system. Products can also be used to complement chemical management systems. Sizes include quart, gallon, 5-gallon and 55-gallon.



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3M Introduces 23 New Commercial Cleaning Products



ST. PAUL, Minn. - March 26, 2003 - The Commercial Care Division of 3M introduces 23 commercial cleaning chemicals to its line of cleaning chemicals. The bulk form is a cost-effective choice for light users of commercial cleaning chemicals who do not require a chemical management system. With the additional 23 products, the expanded line offers cleaning solutions for a full range of needs, including hard floor cleaners and maintainers, degreasers, disinfectant cleaners, carpet care chemicals, restroom cleaners, odor control, and general/specialty cleaners.

"Expanding the line of cleaning products allows customers of any size to experience the benefits of 3M Innovation and rely on a single source for all of their cleaning product needs," said Adam Moritz, Chemical Marketing Supervisor, 3M Commercial Care Division. "The new products round out our line of cleaning products and allow light users of cleaning chemicals to experience the versatility and performance of products that 3M has to offer."

The new products are available in either a concentrate form (requires dilution with water) or a ready-to-use form. Many of the new products are available in a variety of sizes, such as quart, gallon, five-gallon and 55-gallon, providing more options when selecting the product based on the customer's need and size of the facility being cleaned. The new cleaning products can also be used to complement chemical management systems for users who need to address unique applications.

Building on its success with the 3M(tm) Twist 'n Fill(tm) Chemical Management System, 3M can provide the same quality cleaning solutions for any maintenance need and for any customer, whether heavy or light users of cleaning chemicals.

The expanded line of 3M(tm) Cleaning Products now includes:

3M(TM) Acid Bowl Cleaner Ready-to-Use: a ready-to-use product formulated to help remove rust stains and hard water mineral deposits from toilet bowls and urinals

3M(TM) Creme Cleanser Ready-to-Use: a ready-to-use cleaner designed to remove soap scum, hard water and mineral deposits, grease, rust stains and soil from hard surfaces such as stainless steel, bathroom fixtures and ceramic

3M(TM) Drain, Carpet Stain and Odor Digester Ready-to-Use: a ready-to-use enzyme product capable of digesting fats, oils, grease, protein, starch and other organic waste

3M(TM) Heavy Duty Bowl Cleaner Ready-to-Use: a ready-to-use product formulated to help remove the most difficult rust stains and hard water mineral deposits from toilet bowls and urinals

3M(TM) Non-Acid Foaming Restroom Cleaner Ready-to-Use: a ready-to-use product formulated to quickly penetrate soap scum and soils found on restroom surfaces. This non-acid product provides powerful foaming action making it an excellent choice for cleaning vertical surfaces.

3M(TM) Non-Acid Restroom Cleaner Ready-to-Use: a ready-to-use product formulated to clean and deodorize all hard surfaces in restrooms. This non-acid product is excellent at removing soap scum and deodorizing washable hard surfaces.

3M(TM) Odor Counteractants - Ocean Mist & Citrus Blend (Aerosol): aerosol products designed to effectively control malodors. Can be used to control most organic, chemical and smoke odors.

3M(TM) Odor Counteractants- Ocean Mist & Lemon Concentrate: concentrated products designed to effectively control malodors. Can be used to control most organic, chemical and smoke odors.

3M(TM) Peroxide Cleaner Ready-to-Use: a versatile, ready-to-use product formulated to remove stains, hard water build-up and soap scum from showers and grouted floors. The active ingredient in the product can be less damaging to surfaces than aggressive acids or bleach.

3M(TM) Phosphoric Acid Restroom Cleaner Ready-to-Use: a ready-to-use product formulated to quickly remove mineral and lime deposits, scale, rust and soap scum from toilet bowls and urinals

3M(TM) All Purpose Cleaner Concentrate: a concentrated product designed to address general cleaning tasks including floors, walls, countertops, desks, many painted surfaces and other washable surfaces

3M(TM) Furniture Polish Ready-to-Use: a ready-to-use product that cleans, polishes and helps protect a variety of surfaces

3M(TM) Glass & Surface Cleaner Ready-to-Use: a ready-to-use, fast-drying, non-streaking glass cleaner effective for cleaning soils, water spots, oils, lipstick, hairspray, etc. on non-porous surfaces

3M(TM) Heavy Duty Cleaner Ready-to-Use: a ready-to-use product that is safe for use on most washable surfaces. This product is a powerful cleaner combined with a citrus fragrance to leave the surface pleasant-smelling.

3M(TM) Heavy Duty Foaming Cleaner: an aerosol product designed to help remove heavy dirt, soil, grease and oil from washable surfaces

3M(TM) Lemon Furniture Polish (Aerosol): an aerosol product that cleans, polishes and helps protect a variety of surfaces

3M(TM) Neutral Surface Cleaner Concentrate: a concentrated product that can be diluted to clean most water-washable, hard surfaces

3M(TM) Heavy Duty Degreaser Concentrate: a powerful degreaser concentrate developed for extremely tough jobs. Ideal for cleaning machinery, engines, factory floors, tools, trucks and metal parts. Quickly penetrates grease, oil and a variety of soils.

3M(TM) High Performance Alkaline Degreaser Concentrate: a concentrated product designed to help remove grease, oil, tire marks, and heavy soil from concrete and other hard, washable surfaces

3M(TM) Defoamer: a concentrated product designed to minimize or eliminate foaming problems caused by certain cleaning processes

3M(TM) Neutral Quat Disinfectant Cleaner: an EPA-registered, hospital-grade quaternary disinfectant that kills HIV-1, MRSA, VRE, Herpes Simplex I and II, and other pathogens

For more information about 3M's complete line of cleaning products, call 1-800-557-2249 or visit < mmm.com/commcare> www.3M.com/commcare.

3M Commercial Care is a diversified supplier of cleaning and maintenance products and programs for commercial, health care, educational, retail and industrial facilities. 3M Commercial Care manufactures chemical management systems, floor finishes and cleaners, disinfectants, floor pads and brushes, hand pads, traction products, matting and carpet care products.

3M is a $16 billion diversified technology company with leading positions in consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics; health care; industrial; safety, security and protection services and transportation. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, the company has operations in more than 60 countries and serves customers in nearly 200 countries. 3M, which marked its 100th anniversary in 2002, is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and also is a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.

3M is a trademark of 3M Company.

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3M Commercial Care
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St. Paul, MN 55144-1000

Tara Raddohl
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