cleansers

plural of cleanser
as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning a bathroom cleanser

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Recent Examples of cleansers Moisturizers, cleansers, bath soaks, lubricants for our vulvas. — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026 Salicylic acid earns its place in thousands of cleansers, toners and spot treatments, but for readers already juggling retinoids, peptides and vitamin C, the question is less about whether to use it and more about how to fold it in. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 It’s reflected in toys like squishy NeeDoh cubes and beauty products like jelly cleansers. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 It's reflected in toys like squishy NeeDoh cubes and beauty products like jelly cleansers. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Instead, use gentle, homemade cleansers, soft scrubbing tools, and an easy-to-maintain cleaning routine to keep your fireclay sink immaculate. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026 Cutting back on aggressive cleansers, leaning on fiber and polyphenols and giving your face a few product-free days can do more for stubborn redness than another serum. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 Common formats include serums, moisturizers and creams, cleansers, essences and toners, and masks. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 Experts say rinsing produce under cool running water is enough, and special produce washes or household cleansers aren’t necessary. — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleansers
Noun
  • The companies are working on bringing a selection of Vidio programming to Disney+ subscribers, including Vidio Original Series and sinetron, the local TV soaps.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • CliffEdge will take some shows off Drama Productions’ hands such as The Detection Club, Silent Witness, Father Brown and Shakespeare and Hathaway, while the Kate Oates-run Drama Productions will continue making soaps and continuing drama.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Many glass cleaners use ammonia to cut through grease and grime, but instead of leaving your appliances polished and shiny, the pungent solution can actually leave a streaky, cloudy sheen on stainless steel.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Avoid bleach, glass cleaner, steel wool, and rough cleaners that can harm the finish.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Cleansers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleansers. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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