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Recycling guidelines in Indianapolis The following items can be recycled in Indianapolis:
All colors of glass
Plastic bottles, jugs, and containers, such as containers for shampoo, milk, detergent and yogurt.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Its medium pile works best in low-traffic areas, and it can be spot-cleaned with water and detergent to keep it looking fresh.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Use gentle cycles, mild detergent, and ensure inserts are completely dry.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
The resort sorts waste and uses recyclable bags, minimizes the use of plastic, and has replaced traditional cleaning products with natural detergents.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Its medium pile works best in low-traffic areas, and it can be spot-cleaned with water and detergent to keep it looking fresh.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Use gentle cycles, mild detergent, and ensure inserts are completely dry.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
The resort sorts waste and uses recyclable bags, minimizes the use of plastic, and has replaced traditional cleaning products with natural detergents.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergent
soap
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Priya Nair Hindustan Unilever (HUL), India’s most valuable consumer goods company (market cap $69 billion), which sells everything from soap to tea, named Priya Nair as its first female CEO and managing director last summer.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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My father, tired from corning off rigs, would fill a large stainless steel bowl with dish soap at night.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Detergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergent. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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