dish detergent
noun
US
: liquid soap that is used for washing dishes : dishwashing detergent, dishwashing liquid
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For greasy buildup, use a drop of grease-cutting dish detergent on the cloth and lightly scrub, then wipe the soap away with a damp cloth.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Gagliardi recommends using dish detergent to hand wash your suit, rather than shampoo, body wash, or bar soap.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
Items that are part of the lock-in value program are labeled on the Sam’s Club website, and the company will start its July Instant Savings Event on July 23, including household items like dish detergent pods, food, and school supplies.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Gagliardi recommends using dish detergent to hand wash your suit, rather than shampoo, body wash, or bar soap.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
Items that are part of the lock-in value program are labeled on the Sam’s Club website, and the company will start its July Instant Savings Event on July 23, including household items like dish detergent pods, food, and school supplies.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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“Dish detergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20detergent. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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