Synonyms of detergents

detergents

noun

plural of detergent

as in soaps

a substance used for cleaning

add the detergent to the washing machine before putting in the clothes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soaps
• cleaners
• solvents
• cleansers
• disinfectants
• shampoos
• purifiers
• scrubs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detergents

High-efficiency washers, in particular, are designed to use low-sudsing detergents. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026

When in doubt, consult your sheet set’s fabric care label, which will specify which cycles, water temperatures, and detergents to use or avoid. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 Oct. 2026

Avoid using soaps and detergents, which aren’t recommended by either the FDA or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026

In other words, modern detergents and washing machines are doing more of the heavy lifting, which means less heat is needed to get the same result. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo Made without SLS or SLES (chemical detergents that make products foam up, and remove oil and dirt), Oribe’s Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo is built for fragile, breakage-prone hair. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Allied attributed the result partly to on-site solar power, cold-water detergents and a reclamation system that recirculates 95 percent of the plant’s water. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Hot water is often used in laundry to kill germs, dissolve detergents, and leave fabrics feeling extra clean. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026