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 The novel touches on how the lack of personal toiletries, such as sanitary pads, hygiene products, detergents, and shampoo impacts women in particular. Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Overusing detergents and washing towels in water that’s not hot enough can lead to buildup. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 This method uses both low-pressure water and specialized detergents. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 When cleaning bird baths, skip using bleach, detergents, and other harsh chemicals, which can pose a health risk to birds. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026 This regulation, already in force since July 2025, will be progressively applied to all product categories, including textiles and fashion, steel, batteries, detergents, cosmetics, tires, solar panels, etc. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 Never use abrasive cleaning tools or abrasive detergents as that can wear down the PTFE coating on your grill mat. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 These are the raw materials for paints, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, detergents, and metal processing. Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
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soaps
Noun
  • Very dry feet can also be caused by hot showers, harsh soaps, and low humidity.
    Mary Honkus, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, soaps and lotions aren’t just limited to guest bathrooms.
    Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Detergents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergents. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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