Patent ID: 6921743

Claim:
An automatic dishwashing composition for treating tableware in an automatic dishwashing appliance comprising an electrochemical cell for improved tableware cleaning, sanitizing, and/or stain removal, said composition comprising: (a) greater than about 0.1% of a halogen dioxide salt having the formula (M) x (XO 2 ) y , wherein X is Cl, Br, or I and wherein M is a metal ion or cationic entity, and wherein x and y are chosen such that the salt is charge balanced; and (b) a component selected from the group consisting of a builder, suds suppressor, perfume, enzyme, bleach-scavenging agent, a metal-protecting agent, and mixtures thereof; and (c) optionally, at least one adjunct ingredient; wherein said composition is free of bleach and is used in conjunction with electrolyzed water.