Abstract: A method of washing ware in an automatic institutional warewashing machine, using a cleaning composition containing a surfactant which eliminates the need for a surfactant in the rinse step. A surfactant is employed in the wash step in an amount not to exceed 15 wt % based on weight of the detergent. The amount of surfactant is sufficient to provide a layer of surfactant on the ware so as to afford a sheeting action in an aqueous rinse step without any added rinse agent.

Abstract: A composition and method for inhibiting lead corrosion of fine tableware washed in automatic dishwashers is disclosed. The detergent composition comprises an aluminum-sequestrant complex formed by binding the aluminum by a sequestrant in a premix, which is then processed with other detergent components. The composition has a pH of less than about 10 and is substantially free of silicates.

Abstract: A detergent composition which prevents tarnishing of silver and silver-plated articles comprising 1-20 weight percent of a peroxygen or hypohalite bleaching agent, 0.05 to about 10 weight percent of a 1,3-N azole compound, from 1 to 75 weight percent of a builder, and 0 to 40 weight percent of a surfactant is described, provided the pK.sub.a of the 1,3-N azole compound is lower than a pH of the aqueous solution of the composition. A method for preventing silver tarnishing of articles in an automatic dishwashing machine is also described.

Abstract: A detergent composition which prevents tarnishing of silver and silver-plated articles is described. The composition comprises 1-20 weight percent of a peroxygen or hypohalite bleaching agent, 0.05 to about 10 weight percent of a purine class compound used as a silver anti-tarnishing agent, from 1 to 75 weight percent of a builder, and 0 to 40 weight percent of a surfactant provided that the pK.sub.a of the purine class compound is below a pH of an aqueous solution of the composition in which it is incorporated. A method of using the composition is also described.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising 1-20 weight percent of a peroxygen or hypohalite bleaching agent, 0.05 to about 10 weight percent cyanuric acid, from 1 to 75 weight percent of a builder; and 0 to 40 weight percent of a surfactant is described. The composition prevents tarnishing of silver and silver plated articles.