Kit for hand dishwashing

Abstract

The present invention relates to a kit comprising a dishwashing applicator comprising a cavity capable of receiving a unit dose dishwashing composition, and a unit dose dishwashing composition. Preferably the unit dose dishwashing composition is a water-soluble or water-dispersible pouch comprising a hand dishwashing composition.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A kit comprising a dishwashing applicator comprising a cavity capable of receiving a unit dose dishwashing composition, and a unit dose dishwashing composition.  
     
     
         2 . A kit according to  claim 1  wherein the applicator is a cloth, wipe, sheet, sponge, brush or mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         3 . A kit according to  claim 2  wherein the applicator is a sponge made from a material natural or synthetic material, preferably a synthetic material selected from the group consisting of polyester, polyurethane and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         4 . A kit according to  claim 1  wherein the cavity is located in the interior of the sponge and is accessed by a tube leading to an exterior surface of the applicator.  
     
     
         5 . A kit according to  claim 4 , wherein the opening of the tube at the exterior surface is covered or otherwise closed.  
     
     
         6 . A kit according to any of  claim 1  wherein the cavity is located on one of the exterior surfaces of the applicator.  
     
     
         7 . A kit according to  claim 6  wherein the cavity is covered with a cap.  
     
     
         8 . A kit according to  claim 1  wherein the applicator comprises a first section comprising a cavity and a second complimentary section which may be secured to said first section to cap said cavity.  
     
     
         9 . A kit according to  claim 8  wherein the first and second sections may be fully separable from one another or may be hingedly attached to one another.  
     
     
         10 . A kit according to  claim 1  wherein the unit dose dishwashing composition is in the form of a water-soluble or water-dispersible pouch, water-soluble or water-dispersible foam, water-soluble or water-dispersible gelatine bead comprising a hand dishwashing composition or a hand dishwashing tablet comprising a disrupting agent.  
     
     
         11 . A kit according to  claim 10  wherein the unit dose dishwashing composition is in the form of a water-soluble or water-dispersible pouch, water-soluble or water-dispersible foam, water-soluble or water-dispersible gelatine bead comprising a hand dishwashing composition.  
     
     
         12 . A kit according to  claim 11  wherein the pouch is made from a material selected from the group consisting of polymers, copolymers or derivatives thereof of polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyalkylene oxides, acrylamide, acrylic acid, cellulose, cellulose ethers, cellulose esters, cellulose amides, polyvinyl acetates, polycarboxylic acids and salts, polyaminoacids or peptides, polyamides, polyacrylamide, copolymers of maleic/acrylic acids, polysaccharides including starch and gelatine, natural gums, more preferably polyvinyl alcohol, xanthum and carragum, and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         13 . A kit according to  claim 10  wherein the pouch comprises two sheets of water-soluble, water-dispersible material sealed around the perimeter.  
     
     
         14 . A kit according to  claim 1  wherein the pouch is heat sealed.  
     
     
         15 . A kit according to  claim 10  wherein the pouch comprises less than 10 mL of composition.  
     
     
         16 . A kit according to  claim 1  wherein the unit dose dishwashing composition comprises at least one ingredient selected from surfactant, suds booster, pH adjusting agent, enzyme, solvent and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         17 . A kit according to  claim 10  wherein the disrupting agent of the hand dishwashing tablet is either an effervescent or disintegrant system.  
     
     
         18 . A process of washing dishware, utilizing a dishwashing applicator, comprising a cavity capable of receiving a unit dose dishwashing composition, and a unit dose dishwashing composition, comprising the sequential steps of: 
 a) optionally pre-moistening the applicator with water;    b) accessing the cavity of the applicator;    c) positioning a unit dose hand dishwashing composition in the cavity of the applicator;    d) optionally covering the cavity with another section of the applicator or cap;    e) optionally contacting the applicator and/or dishware with water; and    f) contacting the dishware with the applicator.    
     
     
         19 . A process according to  claim 18  wherein the process further comprises the step of squeezing the applicator comprising the unit dose detergent at least once before contacting the dishware with the applicator.