Abstract: A liquid cleaning agent containing: a) 20 to 70 wt % water, b) at least one amylase preparation, c) at least one Ca2+-ion source, d) lactic acid or a lactic acid salt, is notable for elevated amylase stability and improved cleaning performance.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers which comprise, in copolymerized form, a1) 30 to 90% by weight of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated C3-C8-carboxylic acid or of an anhydride or water-soluble salt thereof, a2) 3 to 60% by weight of at least one monomer comprising sulfo groups, a3) 3 to 60% by weight of at least one nonionic monomer of the formula (I) H2C?C(R1)COO—[R2—O]o—R3??(I) ?in which R1 is hydrogen or methyl, R2 are identical or different, linear or branched C2-C6-alkylene radicals which may be arranged in blocks or randomly, and R3 is hydrogen or a straight-chain or branched C1-C4-alkyl radical and o is a natural number from 3 to 50, a4) 0 to 30% by weight of one or more further ethylenically unsaturated monomers which are polymerizable with a1), a2) and a3), where the sum of a1), a2), a3) and a4) adds up to 100% by weight.

Abstract: Phosphonate-containing liquid washing or cleaning agent exhibiting advantageous proteolytic activity and improved storage stability comprising a protease having an amino acid sequence which is at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence stated in SEQ ID NO. 1 and which comprises in position 99 in the numbering according to SEQ ID NO. 1 the amino acid glutamic acid (E) or aspartic acid (D) or the amino acid asparagine (N) or glutamine (Q) or the amino acid alanine (A) or glycine (G) or serine (S).

Abstract: The invention relates to low-alkaline and bleach-free dishwasher detergents having a pH value (20° C.) between 8 and 12, comprising a) 10 to 60 wt % of citrate, b) 1.5 to 30 wt % anionic copolymer, comprising i) unsaturated monocarboxylic acid(s) A ii) unsaturated dicarboxylic acid(s) B, characterized by good cleaning action, particularly improved cleaning of tea.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing method using a bleaching-agent-free cleaning-agent presentation form comprising a plurality liquid cleaning agent preparations being dispensed into the interior of an automatic dishwasher, in the course of the cleaning method, from a cartridge located preferably in the interior of the cleaning machine, wherein a sub-quantity of each of the cleaning-agent preparation located in the cartridge is dispensed into the interior of the cleaning machine, a residual quantity of each of the cleaning-agent preparations located in the cartridge remaining in the cartridge until the end of the cleaning method, and said residual quantity corresponding to at least twice the quantity of the sub-quantity dispensed.

Abstract: Phosphonate-containing liquid washing or cleaning agent exhibiting advantageous proteolytic activity and improved storage stability comprising a protease having an amino acid sequence which is at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence stated in SEQ ID NO. 1 and which comprises in position 99 in the numbering according to SEQ ID NO. 1 the amino acid glutamic acid (E) or aspartic acid (D) or the amino acid asparagine (N) or glutamine (Q) or the amino acid alanine (A) or glycine (G) or serine (S).

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing method or automatic textile washing method uses a cleaning-agent including: a) a liquid cleaning-agent preparation A including at least one bleach activator as well as at least one builder; and b) a liquid cleaning-agent preparation D including at least one oxygen bleaching agent. The cleaning-agent preparations A and D are dispensed into the interior of the machine from a cartridge located in the interior of the machine. Sub-quantities a and d of the cleaning-agent preparations A and D are respectively dispensed into the interior of the machine, residual quantity of the cleaning-agent preparations A and D remaining in the cartridge until the end of the washing method, the residual quantities corresponding to at least twice the sub-quantities a and d, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to dishwasher detergents, comprising a packaging means and two liquid washing or cleaning agents A and B, which are present in said packaging means separate from each other and which have the following composition: A: ?10 to 55 wt. % builder(s); ?0.1 to 15 wt. % enzyme(s); ?0.001 to 30 wt. % bleach activator; ?20 to 70 wt. % water; and B: ?50 to 99.9 wt. % water; ?0.1 to 50 wt. % oxygen bleaching agent, ?<20 wt. % further ingredients, characterized in that the liquid cleaning agents A and B have a pH value (20° C.) of less than 9. The dishwasher detergents are characterized by good cleaning power when dishes are washed in the dishwasher.

Abstract: A dishwashing or textile washing method for dispensing a cleaning-agent into a dishwasher or textile washer comprises: (1) providing a cleaning-agent presentation form comprising (a) a preparation B comprising at least one bleach activator; and (b) a preparation D comprising at least one bleaching agent, in a multi-chambered cartridge; (2) dispensing sub-quantity b of B such that the quantity of B remaining is at least two times the sub-quantity b dispensed; and (3) dispensing a sub-quantity d of D such that the quantity of D remaining is at least two times the sub-quantity d dispensed.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing or automatic textile washing method includes the step of dispensing a cleaning-agent presentation form into the interior of an automatic dishwasher or textile washing machine from a cartridge located in the interior of the automatic dishwasher or textile washing machine. The cleaning-agent presentation form includes a liquid cleaning-agent preparation A having a pH (10% solution in H2O; 20° C.) above 8.0, comprising at least one builder as well as at least one oxygen bleaching agent, and a liquid cleaning-agent preparation B comprising at least one bleach activator. Sub-quantities a and b of the cleaning-agent preparations A and B are respectively dispensed so that a residual quantity of the cleaning-agent preparations A and B remain in the cartridge until the end of the dishwashing method or textile washing method, and the residual quantities corresponds to at least twice the quantity of sub-quantities a and b.

Abstract: A phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agent is described comprising from 0.05 to 20 wt. % amphoteric polymer and from 2 to 40 wt. % ethylene diamine disuccinic acid. The novel combination of amphoteric polymer with ethylene diamine disuccinic acid (EDDS) results in excellent performance compared to traditional phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agents, especially with regard to good cleaning, clear rinsing, and the overall inhibition of deposits.

Abstract: The present invention is a phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agent containing a builder, said agent comprising: a) a copolymer A comprising i) at least one mono- or polyunsaturated carboxylic acid monomer, ii) at least one mono- or polyunsaturated sulfonic acid monomer, and iii) at least one additional nonionic monomer; and b) an acrylic acid homopolymer B, wherein the weight ratio of copolymer A to homopolymer B is between 10:1 and 1:3. The present agent is characterized by excellent residue inhibition, good cleaning, and clear rinsing performance in automatic dishwashing.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers which comprise, in copolymerized form, a1) 30 to 90% by weight of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated C3-C8-carboxylic acid or of an anhydride or water-soluble salt thereof, a2) 3 to 60% by weight of at least one monomer comprising sulfo groups, a3) 3 to 60% by weight of at least one nonionic monomer of the formula (I) H2C?C(R1)COO—[R2—O]o—R3 ??(I) ?in which R1 is hydrogen or methyl, R2 are identical or different, linear or branched C2-C6-alkylene radicals which may be arranged in blocks or randomly, and R3 is hydrogen or a straight-chain or branched C1-C4-alkyl radical and o is a natural number from 3 to 50, a4) 0 to 30% by weight of one or more further ethylenically unsaturated monomers which are polymerizable with a1), a2) and a3), where the sum of a1), a2), a3) and a4) adds up to 100% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers which comprise, in copolymerized form, a1) 30 to 90% by weight of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated C3-C8-carboxylic acid or of an anhydride or salt thereof, a2) 3 to 60% by weight of at least one monomer comprising sulfo groups, a3) 3 to 60% by weight of at least one nonionic monomer of the formula I H2C?C(R1)(CH2)xO[R2—O]0—R3 ??(I) in which R1 is hydrogen or methyl, R2 are identical or different, linear or branched C2-C6-alkylene radicals which may be arranged in blocks or randomly, and R3 is hydrogen or a straight-chain or branched C1-C4-alkyl radical, x is 0, 1 or 2 and o is a natural number from 3 to 50, a4) 0 to 30% by weight of one or more further ethylenically unsaturated monomers which are polymerizable with a1), a2) and a3), where the sum of a1), a2), a3) and a4) adds up to 100% by weight.

Abstract: Liquid detergent or cleaning agent preparations include a) at least 5 wt % of at least one enzyme preparation active in washing or cleaning; and b) at least 0.5 wt % cumenesulfonate, wherein the liquid detergent or cleaning agent preparations are characterized by a good phase stability and enzyme stability and good cleaning performance.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is reduce the damage to material containing cellulose during the bleaching thereof, by using bleaching catalysts, without significantly affecting the bleaching performance. This is achieved essentially by a method for the bleach treatment of material containing cellulose in the presence of a bleaching agent containing peroxygen and a bleach-enhancing transition metal complex, said method being carried out in the presence of a saccharide polymer carrying carboxy groups.

Abstract: An agent, and a method that uses the agent, reduces the damage to material containing cellulose during the bleaching thereof, by using a bleaching agent containing peroxygen, a bleach-enhancing transition metal complex, and creatine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a phosphate- and bleach-free automatic dishwashing agent containing: a) 5 to 60 wt % citrate, b) (hydrogen) carbonate, c) 2 to 40 wt % ethylenediamine disuccinic acid, wherein the weight ratio of the components b) and c) is between 1:5 and 10:1, and wherein said automatic dishwashing agent is characterized by good cleaning performance, particularly improved cleaning of tea.

Abstract: Phosphate-free, bleach-free automatic dishwashing agents comprising 10 to 60 wt % citrate and from 1 to 30 wt % maleic acid are described, wherein the automatic dishwashing agents are characterized by good cleaning performance, particularly in the improved cleaning of tea stains.

Abstract: The invention relates to low-alkaline and bleach-free dishwasher detergents having a pH value (20° C.) between 8 and 12, comprising a) 10 to 60 wt % of citrate, b) 1.5 to 30 wt % anionic copolymer, comprising i) unsaturated monocarboxylic acid(s) A ii) unsaturated dicarboxylic acid(s) B, characterized by good cleaning action, particularly improved cleaning of tea.