| abstract |
A cleaning powder having improved grease cutting and foaming characteristics contains: a particulate or powdered base material which is an abrasive or polishing agent, a detergent builder salt or a mixture thereof; a synthetic organic detergent; and an organic hydrotrope. Preferably the composition is a scouring powder and includes an abrasive and a non-phosphate builder salt, such as a carbonate, phosphate or silicate. |