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Recent Examples of detergents
Because wooden cutting boards should not go in the dishwasher, where high heat and harsh detergents can cause cracking and warping, a thorough hand-wash is essential, Schneider says.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Dishwasher detergents come in various forms, including cleaning tablets, pods, liquid, and powder detergents.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
As consumer concern around microplastics grows, Blueland has made a name for itself by eschewing single-use plastic packaging for its eco-friendly cleaning products, which include detergents, spray cleaners, and hand soaps.
—Don Steinberg, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Knives can dull quickly when exposed to harsh detergents and high heat.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
No soaps, detergents or other cleaners are used to wash the floor.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The Dangote Group, which also operates a urea fertilizer production plant alongside the Lagos refinery, plans to diversify into the production of detergents and other chemicals.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Businesses and households could also be hit by soaring prices for plastics and detergents.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Aliko Dangote plans to expand his refinery into producing key chemicals used in detergents and cleaning products, targeting another import-dependent Nigerian market and positioning the business as a major player in the global supply chain.
—Anthony Osae-Brown, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Dishwasher detergents come in various forms, including cleaning tablets, pods, liquid, and powder detergents.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
As consumer concern around microplastics grows, Blueland has made a name for itself by eschewing single-use plastic packaging for its eco-friendly cleaning products, which include detergents, spray cleaners, and hand soaps.
—Don Steinberg, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Knives can dull quickly when exposed to harsh detergents and high heat.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
No soaps, detergents or other cleaners are used to wash the floor.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The Dangote Group, which also operates a urea fertilizer production plant alongside the Lagos refinery, plans to diversify into the production of detergents and other chemicals.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Businesses and households could also be hit by soaring prices for plastics and detergents.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Aliko Dangote plans to expand his refinery into producing key chemicals used in detergents and cleaning products, targeting another import-dependent Nigerian market and positioning the business as a major player in the global supply chain.
—Anthony Osae-Brown, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergents
soaps
Noun
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As consumer concern around microplastics grows, Blueland has made a name for itself by eschewing single-use plastic packaging for its eco-friendly cleaning products, which include detergents, spray cleaners, and hand soaps.—
Don Steinberg,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
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In general, these types of radio soaps are usually well-researched during the development phase, taking into account the local context, pretesting storylines and scripts, and getting feedback from listener forums.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Detergents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergents. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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