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Recent Examples of detergents
The colorless gas is also used to make chemicals found in products such as antifreeze, detergents, plastics and adhesives.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Health and Safety Concerns Always handle detergents and stain removers with care, as some can cause skin irritation.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
In areas with hard water, soda crystals can be used to increase the effectiveness of soaps and detergents, making cleaning easier and more effective.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
People with sensitive skin or allergies may gravitate toward dye- and perfume-free detergents.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 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
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
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
Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Health and Safety Concerns Always handle detergents and stain removers with care, as some can cause skin irritation.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
In areas with hard water, soda crystals can be used to increase the effectiveness of soaps and detergents, making cleaning easier and more effective.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
People with sensitive skin or allergies may gravitate toward dye- and perfume-free detergents.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 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
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
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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Children under 5 years old are commonly exposed to cleaning products, makeup, soaps, medications, vitamins and even plants.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Heaf is also refocusing Bath & Body Works on its core categories — including body care, home fragrance, hand soaps and sanitizers, and gift sets — after the firm pursued adjacent ones for several years.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Detergents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergents. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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