dishwashing liquid

noun

US
: liquid soap that is used for washing dishes : dish detergent

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To clean the tool, fill a bucket with hot water and add one-half teaspoon of dishwashing liquid per gallon of water. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026 Out of that awakening came important measures to counteract giant algae blooms by stopping the use of phosphates in dishwashing liquid and other household items. Theodore J. Karamanski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 Next, mix a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid with a gallon of warm water and stir to create suds. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 Choose the Correct Cleaner Usually, mild soap, such as dishwashing liquid, and a microfiber cloth are the best choice for cleaning toothpaste off bathroom counters, faucets, and sinks. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025

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“Dishwashing liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwashing%20liquid. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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