How to Use soapy in a Sentence

soapy

adjective

• The stone has a soapy feel.
• Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe away any soapy residue.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
• Pour soapy hot water over the oven racks.
  — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
• Use a clean, damp cloth to remove soapy residue.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
• Wipe up any spills, and wash your hands with hot, soapy water.
  — Heloise, Washington Post, 27 June 2019
• If not, use a brush and some soapy water to scrub away any buildup.
  — Erica Van Blommestein, chicagotribune.com, 17 Apr. 2021
• Slip off the control knobs and wash with hot, soapy water.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
• Then, rinse the cloth and go over the tips and pads to remove all the soapy residue.
  — Jolie Kerr, Esquire, 7 Oct. 2016
• The best way to deal with them is to drop them into soapy water.
  — Connie Bruck, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2018
• Create squishy gel bags and soapy jars to build fine motor skills.
  — Washington Post, 10 May 2017
• Use a scrub brush with warm soapy water to get out any old debris.
  — Cori Brown, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 27 Mar. 2021
• Wash the feeder in hot, soapy water.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
• One is soapy, in a good way, and the other is sharp and funny.
  — The Christian Science Monitor, 22 June 2018
• All that’s required is hot, soapy water and a sponge.
  — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
• Scrub away buildup with a nonabrasive sponge and wash in hot, soapy water.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2021
• Clean your grill once a year with warm, soapy water but no harsh abrasives.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2022
• If your toy vibrates, wipe it down with a warm, damp, soapy washcloth.
  — Lindsey Lanquist, SELF, 15 Mar. 2018
• Then put your pot filled with soapy water on the stove and bring it to a simmer.
  — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 3 Apr. 2018
• What would those vaunted men think of the soapy steps at the front of the cathedral?
  — Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, 7 June 2017
• Then, clean away all dirt and dust using a scrub brush dipped in warm, soapy water.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2017
• Wipe the edges of the door with a soapy cloth, using the tablet on any stubborn stains.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
• Wipe the edges of the door with a soapy cloth, using the tablet on any stubborn stains.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
• Then blot the stain with a clean, damp cloth, making sure to remove any soapy residue.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
• This spray mop removes the need for a big bucket of soapy water.
  — Samantha Benoit, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2022
• Try washing the pests and dust away with a mild soapy solution.
  — Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 24 Apr. 2018
• Make a small moat of soapy water around the legs of the picnic table.
  — Melanie Mannarino, Redbook, 18 June 2010
• Put a little soapy water around the gas fittings and turn the gas on.
  — Whitson Gordon, Popular Science, 15 May 2020
• Be sure to scrub the rubber or carpet mats with hot, soapy water.
  — Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2021
• When the piece no longer looks soapy, send it over to the second tub of water and rinse clean.
  — Shelby Deering, Country Living, 7 Feb. 2020
• Gently scrub the greasy area, then wipe away the soapy residue with a clean, damp microfiber cloth.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026