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Recent Examples of detergents
That’s where surfactants — a key ingredient in soaps and detergents — come in.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Liquid detergents are especially sensitive to temperature fluctuations, but all detergent types benefit from being stored at a stable temperature.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Items in the laundry room, such as detergents and softeners, also gather dirt and lint and should be wiped clean as well.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Furthermore, exposure to moisture or extreme temperatures (common in laundry rooms) can cause powdered detergents to harden and liquid detergents to spoil.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Some brands have detergents in their fuel that clean your fuel injectors and other fuel system components.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Use hot water, good quality detergents, and proper storage to combat garlic, onion, and greasy odors.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 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
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Liquid detergents are especially sensitive to temperature fluctuations, but all detergent types benefit from being stored at a stable temperature.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Items in the laundry room, such as detergents and softeners, also gather dirt and lint and should be wiped clean as well.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Furthermore, exposure to moisture or extreme temperatures (common in laundry rooms) can cause powdered detergents to harden and liquid detergents to spoil.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Some brands have detergents in their fuel that clean your fuel injectors and other fuel system components.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Use hot water, good quality detergents, and proper storage to combat garlic, onion, and greasy odors.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergents
soaps
Noun
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However, note that insecticidal soaps will have no effect on these hard-bodied beetles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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That’s where surfactants — a key ingredient in soaps and detergents — come in.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Detergents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergents. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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