A container (D), to hold and deliver a detergent or other washing agent, has a ratchet lock (R) to hold the cover (2) to the pot (1). It has locking positions for an open cover (2) and a closed cover (2). The ratchet lock (R) is within the interior of the container. The container (D) has a ball shape, and is of a transparent or translucent material with markings to show the level of detergent.
