Detergent system

A detergent system comprising at least one solid detergent composition in the form of a tablet and at least one liquid or gel filled water-soluble pouch packaged together in a water-insoluble film wrap wherein:

• a) the solid composition comprises an ingredient selected from the group consisting of builders, chelating agents, bleaching systems, enzymes, optical brighteners, suds suppressors, clay-softening systems, disintegration aids, dyes, and mixtures thereof;
• b) the liquid or gel composition comprises a solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohols, diolos, monoamine derivatives, glycerol, glycols, polyalkylane glycols, and mixtures thereof.

A method of cleaning in an automatic washing machine said method comprising adding at least one solid detergent composition in the form of a tablet and at least one liquid or gel filled water-soluble pouch to the machine and then cleansing in the normal manner.

A method of laundering fabrics in an automatic washing machine said method comprising adding at least one solid detergent composition in the form of a tablet and at least one liquid or gel filled water-soluble pouch composition to the machine and then cleansing in the normal manner.