The present invention relates to a process for preparing a spray-dried powder comprising: (i) anionic detersive surfactant; (ii) from 0wt% to 10wt% zeolite builder; (iii) from 0wt% to 10wt% phosphate builder; and (iv) from 3wt% to 15wt% silicate salt; the process comprising the steps of: (a) heating an aqueous slurry to a temperature above 100oC to form a heated slurry; and (b) spraying the heated slurry at temperature above 100oC into a spray-drying tower; (c) spray-drying the slurry to form a spray-dried powder.
