Abstract:
Water-softener composition in powdered form containing at least one perfume, characterised in that the composition contains an effervescent system which is essentially free of surfactants and bleaching agents.
Abstract:
The invention provides a dishwasher rinsing agent which contains methyl glycine diacetic acid or its salts as the complexing agent, characaterized in that it does not exceed a pH of 10.4 in 0.5 % aqueous solution. The dishwasher rinsing agent of the invention operates at low pH and can even removal obstinate food remnants which cannot usually be removed with a dishwasher rinsing agent operating at such a pH. The novel rinsing agent has an excellent cleaning action especially on crockery contaminated with both milk and tea residues.
Abstract:
A dehumidifying device for absorbing water vapour from ambient air comprising a container having an opening to permit water vapour to enter the container, the container having a water-absorbing agent disposed therein for absorbing water vapour, wherein a first portion of the water-absorbing agent is adapted to provide an indication of water absorption faster than a second portion of the water-absorption agent following exposure of the first and second portions of water-absorbing agents to water vapour, thereby providing an early indication of the operation of the device.
Abstract:
A device for perfuming, deodorising or sanitising air or enclosed spaces which comprises: a. an anhydrous gel element formed by cross-linking a functionalised liquid polymer with a crosslinking agent in the presence of a non-aqueous perfume, deodorising or sanitising base; and b. separate timing means for proving an end-of-life indication.