A solid block or unit dosed detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspending soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition, when exposed to an aqueous solution such as water, dissolves quickly and completely to create the use solution.

A detergent or cleaning agent, in particular a cleaning agent for hard surfaces, having at least two phases which are different from one another.

The invention includes a solid rinse aid that is particularly designed for extrusion solid formation and which is effective for creating spotless surfaces after rinsing. According to the invention, application has identified the critical combination of solid surfactants, coupling agents, hydrotrope, and hardening agents that is acceptable in the extrusion process to create a solid. The hydrotrope includes one or more short-chain alkylbenzene and/or alkyl naphthalene sulfonates. The composition hardens quickly but not so quick as to negatively impact the extrusion process. The compositions may also be used to form pressed or cast solids.

Linen treatment compositions and linen processes are disclosed which help to prevent iron deposition from wash water, and/or redeposition after iron containing stain (such as blood) removal by alkaline detergents. The linen treatment composition is a combination of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an acid source, which may be organic or inorganic. The invention provides for effective iron control in a phosphorus-free formula that is also free of toxic or hazardous chemicals and includes sustainable, environmentally friendly ingredients, while still providing effective iron control.

Effervescent compositions are disclosed, particularly effervescent compositions useful in toilet bowls. The effervescent composition may include at least one liquid or solid hydrogen peroxide source and at least one catalyst capable of catalyzing an oxidation of the hydrogen peroxide source in the presence of a liquid, such as water. Accordingly, the effervescent composition is capable of effervescence in the presence of a liquid. The effervescent composition may also include a non-hygroscopic solvent. The presence of the non-hygroscopic solvent may assist the effervescent composition in substantially avoiding effervescence until the composition contacts the liquid. Optionally, the ratio of the hydrogen peroxide source and catalyst to the non-hygroscopic solvent is not less than 9:1.

A solid liquid cleansing composition and methods of preparing the same are disclosed. The solid cleansing composition may include a soap and an ionic liquid. The soap may be a sodium soap, an ammonium soap, a potassium soap, a magnesium soap, a calcium soap, or a combination thereof. The ionic liquid may include a base, taurine, and/or water.

Solid detergent compositions for dishwashing or warewashing compositions and applications of use are disclosed. In particular, solid carbonate-based compositions that do not require a traditional dispenser for controlled rate of release over multiple cycles are disclosed. Compositions, methods of employ and cleaning using the same are disclosed.

The invention relates to solid detergents for cleaning restaurant soils and methods of making and using the same. Embodiments of the invention can include solid cleaning compositions having an alkalinity source comprising an alkali metal carbonate, a surfactant system comprising an anionic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant, a water conditioning agent, and water. Embodiments of the invention can have a pH between about 7 and about 11, and are suitable for removing restaurant soils, including, synthetic grease, animal grease, and proteinaceous soils.

An effervescent detergent tablet comprising sodium laureth sulfate, citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, fragrance, Stepantex VT 90 (Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate), polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB), silicon dioxide, enzymes mix, Long Brite (Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate), Stearic Acid, Nabion 15 (Carbon-Disilicate co-granulate) and Polyethylene glycol 4000.

The present invention relates to a method of making a solid cleaning composition. The method can include pressing and/or vibrating a flowable solid of a self-solidifying cleaning composition. For a self-solidifying cleaning composition, pressing and/or vibrating a flowable solid determines the shape and density of the solid but is not required for forming a solid. The method can employ a concrete block machine for pressing and/or vibrating. The present invention also relates to a solid cleaning composition made by the method and to solid cleaning compositions including particles bound together by a binding agent.