Abstract: An aqueous light duty liquid detergent composition consisting essentially of, by weight, 10% to 50% of a mixture of a water-soluble alkylbenzene sulfonate detergent salt and a water-soluble alkyl ethenoxy ether sulfate detergent salt in a weight ratio of sulfonate to sulfate in the range of about 0.8:1 to 2:1; about 1% to 8% of an alkanoic acid mono- or di-ethanolamide foam booster; at least about 0.5% to 1.8% of magnesium ions; triethanolammonium ions in an amount to provide a weight ratio of magnesium ion to triethanolammonium ion of 2:1 to 1:2.4; and the balance an aqueous medium, said composition having a pH of 5 to 8 and exhibiting improved oily soil removal and oily solid emulsification properties at a temperature of 18.degree. C. to 26.degree. C. as compared to the same composition without the magnesium and triethanolammonium ions. A method of making said composition comprising the steps of neutralizing alkylbenzene sulfonic acid with magnesium hydroxide to a pH of about 1.

Abstract: A single phase, highly aklaline, liquid detergent composition particularly effective in removing airborne kitchen grease from hard surfaces is provided which comprises, by weight:a. from about 1 to 5% of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants (including alcohol ethoxylates and amine oxides, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate is selected from the group consisting of linear primary alcohol ethoxylates, random secondary alcohol ethoxylates) and amphoteric surfactants (comprising water-soluble betaines) and mixtures thereof;b. about 2% of a builder selected from the group consisting of tetrapotassium pyrophosphate (TKPP), sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP), sodium metasilicate, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, andc. about 2% of an alkanolamine selected from the group consisting of monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, and triethanolamine;d.

Abstract: A pasty acid detergent composition for cleaning bathroom surfaces comprises a pasty mass made by dry mixing a linear alkyl benzene sulfonic acid and soda ash followed by neutralization with a caustic solution, active organic acids and a filler. A method of making the composition is also provided.