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Recent Examples of detergents
The detergents’ aggressive chemicals, combined with the washer’s high cleaning temperature, will eventually turn it grey or white, with a dull, non-reflective surface.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
This includes high heat, harsh detergents, overloading a washer, and heavy-duty spinning.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Allergies to certain laundry detergents, fabric softeners, or clothing materials can cause itchiness.
—Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
While those tests found no contamination, the consultants did not test for a more comprehensive panel of VOCs, including many hazardous contaminants commonly found in the smoke of urban fires that consume homes, cars, paints, detergents and plastics.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
How modern detergents clean without heat Cold-water laundry works because detergent formulas have evolved.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Deodorizers, fabric softeners, or heavily scented detergents may only mask the smell but not solve the problem.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Just scan the barcode on your detergents with the SmartHQ app and your washer will dispense the right amount of detergent every time.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Convenience has been crucial in driving the demand for laundry detergents.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
This includes high heat, harsh detergents, overloading a washer, and heavy-duty spinning.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Allergies to certain laundry detergents, fabric softeners, or clothing materials can cause itchiness.
—Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
While those tests found no contamination, the consultants did not test for a more comprehensive panel of VOCs, including many hazardous contaminants commonly found in the smoke of urban fires that consume homes, cars, paints, detergents and plastics.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
How modern detergents clean without heat Cold-water laundry works because detergent formulas have evolved.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Deodorizers, fabric softeners, or heavily scented detergents may only mask the smell but not solve the problem.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Just scan the barcode on your detergents with the SmartHQ app and your washer will dispense the right amount of detergent every time.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Convenience has been crucial in driving the demand for laundry detergents.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergents
soaps
Noun
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Mild soaps are safe for cleaning a bird feeder, provided it is thoroughly rinsed to remove any residue.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Elliot, who’s also appeared on soaps All My Children, Days of Our Lives and The City, is a four-time Emmy nominee, with one win.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Detergents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergents. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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