Abstract: The detergent dispensing apparatus is adapted to be used in a washing appliance of the type having a tub for receiving the articles to be washed. The apparatus comprises a detergent storage hopper having a bottom wall opening whereby the hopper stores the detergent and dispenses the same through the bottom wall opening. The hopper is mounted in overlying relationship to the tub so that the detergent is dispensed into the tub. A slide is movably connected to the hopper and is adapted to be moved into and out of registration with the opening. A control device is provided which moves the slide out of registration with the bottom wall opening at a predetermined point in the cycle of operation of the washing machine to permit the detergent therein to be dispensed into the tub. The hopper is removably connected to the appliance so it can easily be removed for cleaning.