An oxidizing cleaning composition comprises a low concentration of aqueous
hydrogen peroxide that is environmentally friendly and has good stability
in strong alkaline solutions. The aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition
contains a synergistic combination of one or more hydrophilic surfactants
having an HLB of 10 or greater, one or more hydrotropes, one or more
UV-analyzable surfactants having an aromatic detectable functional group,
and optionally a surfactant having an HLB of less than 10. The cleaning
composition when mixed with an alkaline compound is very effective in
removing dried or baked residues of polymers, modified or natural
celluloses starches, natural gels, and the like at low concentrations and
temperatures.