This invention provides an easily handled bactericide composition necessitating
no rinsing step after treatment and exhibiting a safe and excellent bactericidal
effect on surfaces which may be brought into direct contact with foods, such as
hard surfaces in a house other than dishes and cooking devices. The bactericide
composition of this invention comprises (a) polylysine, (b) plant essential oil,
(c) organic solvent and (d) water in a specified ratio.
