detergents

plural of detergent
as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning add the detergent to the washing machine before putting in the clothes

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Recent Examples of detergents Alternatively, this cabinet can be used in the laundry room over the washing machine to keep detergents and dryer sheets organized and in reach. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025 Anyone with sensitive skin will appreciate the Pure Rinse option that removes detergents, residues and fragrances that can irritate skin. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Most commercial wetting agents contain surfactants similar to those in dishwashing liquids and laundry detergents. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025 Convenience has been crucial in driving the demand for laundry detergents. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 Cleaning products, ranging from laundry detergents to dishwasher pods, play a crucial role in everyday life by taking care of our cleanliness and hygiene needs. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2025 Manufacturers use benzene to make industrial products like dyes, detergents, and some plastics, but benzene is not usually used to make drugs like acne products, the FDA says. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Mar. 2025 Snif Founded by Bryan Edwards and Phil Riportella in 2020, Snif is the beauty industry’s clean scent disrupter offering fine yet affordable fragrances, mists, detergents and candles with baroque and whimsical aromas. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergents
soaps
Noun
  • The sleep spray and homemade soaps that Armstrong makes.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Braun played critical roles in not one, not two, but three major soaps over the course of her three-decade career on screen.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025

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“Detergents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergents. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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