dish detergent
noun
US
: liquid soap that is used for washing dishes : dishwashing detergent, dishwashing liquid
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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.
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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
Step 2: Remove The Stain Add a squirt of dish detergent to a sponge or cloth and rinse with water.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
Also, newer washers (front loads) use a lot less water and dish detergent is hard on the washing machine pumps during the drain cycle, as it’s meant to move fluid as opposed to partial foamy water.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Swirl again until dish detergent drops disappear into the mixture.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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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
Step 2: Remove The Stain Add a squirt of dish detergent to a sponge or cloth and rinse with water.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
Also, newer washers (front loads) use a lot less water and dish detergent is hard on the washing machine pumps during the drain cycle, as it’s meant to move fluid as opposed to partial foamy water.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Swirl again until dish detergent drops disappear into the mixture.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Dish detergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20detergent. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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