Materials and apparatus are provided that exhibit increased efficacy. An antimicrobial composition includes a cationic active ingredient disposed within the antimicrobial composition. Further, the antimicrobial composition includes a lauramine oxide surfactant, the lauramine oxide surfactant comprising 0.9 to 1.9 weight percent of the antimicrobial composition. Further, the antimicrobial composition includes a number of co-surfactants, the co-surfactant comprising cocamidopropyl betaine, sunfloweramidopropyl ethonium sulfate, PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate, lauryl/myristyl amidopropyl amine oxide, lauramidopropylamine oxide, or combinations thereof. Still further, the antimicrobial composition includes a thickener, the thickener comprising hydromethylcellulose, PEG-120 methyl glucose, cocamide MEA, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose or combinations thereof.
