a pourable detergent composition is provided , with an abrasive material suspended therein . the suspension remains stable over long periods of time . the composition includes a finely divided water - insoluble abrasive material , and a suspension medium comprising water , an amine oxide surfactant , a multiple ionic - oxygen containing salt , and a salt of an alkylaryl sulfonate , all admixed in the water to achieve stable suspension of the abrasive material . all the ingredients are mixed in a particular sequence to achieve uniformity in suspension ability .