Re: [DIYbio] Could I harvest bacteria and fungi for cleaning agents at home?

There are some commercial products like that, but instead of culturing the bacteria/fungi for cleaning agents, you simply add the organisms to the surface/substrate you want to clean.

Nature's Miracle pet/carpet deodorizer spray has 'bacillus spore blend' as an ingredient:

http://www.petco.com/product/113477/Natures-Miracle-Ultra-Deodorizing-Odor-Control-Formula-Dog-Spray.aspx

Question: What is the Bacillus Spore Blend?

Bacillus Spore Blend is listed in the ingredients for the Ultra-Grooming Spray Conditioning Formula. Some bacillus can be harmful. What is this?

Answer:

Thank you for contacting United Pet Group. This product contains a "bio-enzymatic odor locking" formulas with beneficial microorganisms specifically selected for the production of a range of enzymes to support removal of odors. The Bacillus strains in our products are not harmful at all, even at higher amounts than present in our products. Therefore this product is perfectly safe to use.

Question: Are there any safety issues?

My sister was visiting with her sheltie who has leukemia and has had chemo. quite recently She wanted to use these products since I was testing them with good results on my 5 dogs, but was concerned when she read the product ingredients list. Bacillus? Any problem with dogs using this who have serious immune problems?

Answer:

Thank you for your interest in our product. It is best not to use this product on an immuno-compromised pet. The Bacillus spore blend is used to release enzymes when in contact with odors or soil. This is generally a safe process but would not be recommened in this case. The dog having Leukemia and recent chemo would be more sensitive that a dog with a normal immune system. Check with the dog's vet for cleaning suggestions.

there are more pro looking google results for that quote as well

http://www.midwestcleaningtech.com/scoc.asp
Esteam Pet Stain & Odor Remover - 
A blend of odor neutralizing agents and stain releasing compounds. Pet Stain & Odor Remover chemically neutralizes the odor utilizing a multi-Bacillus spore enzyme to digest the source of the odor. pH: 6.7 Dilution Ratio: Ready to use, up to 1:4

Esteam Triple Action - 
With encapsulating properties will eliminate odor problems. Using advanced technology, Triple Action chemically neutralizes odors. It is extremely effective on a broad spectrum of odors including urine, vomit, skunk and many other malodors. This product efficiently removes odors associated with human, animal, food and smoke. Utilizing a multi-Bacillus spore enzyme, Triple Action eliminates the odor, digests the source and leaves behind a pleasant fragrance. Diluted pH: 6.7 Dilution Ratio: Up to 1:4


and this 

http://www.atomesbio.com/pdf/bio-culture.pdf

ctrl-f bacter here:

http://www.atomesbio.com/products.php

If those products cover what you want, maybe you can clone them by just adding a bit to some broth? Or maybe you want to clean different stuff?

On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 5:35 PM, Ulysses1994XF04 <bensics@comcast.net> wrote:

Just an idea I've been toying around with in my head for a while. Do you think it would be possible to harvest bacteria and fungi that I grow on things like food waste, shredded newspapers, grass clippings, etc and harvest them for cleaning agents to use around the house (enzymes, membrane lipids to make soap, etc)?

If so, what would I need to do that? What type of tools, equipment and consumer-accessible reagents would I need (media, buffers, etc)?

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