Abstract: Disclosed is an applicator for an adhesive lavatory composition which comprises a quantity of an adhesive lavatory composition, and a piston part moveably engageable within a base part, wherein the piston part includes a piston plate and a grip element, and, the base part includes an upper cavity, a perforated compression plate, and a lower cavity, and, wherein the piston plate is fitted within the upper cavity of the base part and is moveable within the upper cavity of the base part. In certain embodiments the grip element may be detached from the piston plate and reused.

Abstract: Disclosed is an applicator for an adhesive lavatory composition which comprises a quantity of an adhesive lavatory composition, and a piston part moveably engageable within a base part, wherein the piston part includes a piston plate and a grip element, and, the base part includes an upper cavity, a perforated compression plate, and a lower cavity, and, wherein the piston plate is fitted within the upper cavity of the base part and is moveable within the upper cavity of the base part. In certain embodiments the grip element may be detached from the piston plate and reused.

Abstract: The invention is an improvement to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device, the device being of a type comprising a housing (2) for receiving therein, in use, a cartridge (200) having a plurality X of chambers (210) each accommodating a detergent composition, a directing means (3,34) to direct, in use, wash liquor selectively into a selected chamber (210) of the cartridge (200) to contact the detergent composition therein, an outlet to allow the detergent loaded wash liquor to exit the device and indexing means (100) for automatic movement of said cartridge (200) in use relative to said directing means (3,34). The specific improvement to the device comprises ensuring that the entry hole (220) of a selected chamber is out of alignment with a hole (34) forming part of the directing means at the start of a heating cycle of a wash, so as to avoid or reduce a problem of detergent held within the chamber (210) from being washed out or diluted during a pre-wash cycle of a dishwasher.

Abstract: The invention is an improvement to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device, the device being of a type comprising a housing (2) for receiving therein, in use, a cartridge (200) having a plurality X of chambers (210) each accommodating a detergent composition, a directing means (3, 34) to direct, in use, wash liquor selectively into a selected chamber (210) of the cartridge (200) to contact the detergent composition therein, an outlet to allow the detergent loaded wash liquor to exit the device and indexing means (100) for automatic movement of said cartridge (200) in use relative to said directing means (3, 34). The specific improvement to the device comprises a shutter mechanism (310, 320, 330) for blocking or obstructing passage of water/wash liquor from said directing means (3, 34) to the selected chamber (210) during part of a wash cycle so as to avoid a problem of detergent held within the chamber (210) from being washed out or diluted during a pre-wash cycle of a dishwasher.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of water-softening using a water-softening product and products useful in such methods. The invention describes improved products and processes for their preparation wherein a water-softening composition is held between a water permeable water-insoluble web.