dish detergent
noun
US
: liquid soap that is used for washing dishes : dishwashing detergent, dishwashing liquid
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How To Clean Oven Racks With Dish Detergent To clean oven racks using dish detergent, Fierman suggests doing the scrubbing in your bathtub.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 June 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
After applying herbicide, wash your tools in soapy water, using a grease-cutting dish detergent and a scrub brush.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
Whirlpool and Finish both advise against rinsing dishes, specifically with dish detergent, before placing them in the dishwasher as the detergent may inhibit the cleaning cycle.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Optional: 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.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
Mix dish detergent in a bowl of cool water to create a soapy mixture.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Five pounds of flour had to be discarded after it was found stored in a dish detergent container.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
If any residue remains, mix together a gallon of warm water and 1/4 cup Sal Suds or your favorite dish detergent in a bucket.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 June 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
After applying herbicide, wash your tools in soapy water, using a grease-cutting dish detergent and a scrub brush.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
Whirlpool and Finish both advise against rinsing dishes, specifically with dish detergent, before placing them in the dishwasher as the detergent may inhibit the cleaning cycle.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Optional: 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.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
Mix dish detergent in a bowl of cool water to create a soapy mixture.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Five pounds of flour had to be discarded after it was found stored in a dish detergent container.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
If any residue remains, mix together a gallon of warm water and 1/4 cup Sal Suds or your favorite dish detergent in a bucket.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Dish detergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20detergent. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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