Abstract: A solid cake product containing soaps and detergents dispersed in a carrier system. The carrier system comprises 1-15% by total weight sodium stearate obtained from saponifying stearic acid; 1-20% by total weight of a fatty acid soap combined with the stearic acid in a ratio of about 2:1 to yield an average melting point in the range of about 35-50 deg. C. Other ingredients include ethoxylated or propoxylated non-ionic surfactants. Active agents, such as lauryl alkyl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, and glycol may be included. A dampened sponge or cloth is wiped across the solid cake to pick up the cleaning agents, and is then applied to the article to be cleaned. The article and the sponge or cloth are then rinsed with hot water, and the cycle may be repeated on another article to be cleaned.