<p>A dosing and dispensing device (1) for liquid detergent comprises a hollow body (2) having a portion (3) comprising a flexible material, an opening (4) in said flexible portion, and means (5) to spread at least a portion of the contained liquid detergent onto a surface of fabric. The opening is (progressively) opened when pressure is applied to said device on a surface to which the liquid detergent is applied. The opening is substantially closed when said pressure stops.</p>