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Recent Examples of detergents
Don't Default to a Full Cap of Detergent Liquid and powder laundry detergents need to be measured before they're added to the washing machine, and detergent makers include a measuring cup in their packaging.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
Check your labels and consider opting for planet-friendly detergents.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
It can be found in car batteries, detergents and fertilizers.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Most detergents are able to handle workout clothes that are extra smelly, so there’s no need to use hot water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Protect sheets by avoiding harsh laundry detergents and fabric softener.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
Right now, shoppers can score major savings on household cleaning essentials, from multisurface sprays and disinfecting wipes to laundry detergents, dish soaps and more.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Ventilate during cleaning, open windows when weather allows and consider fragrance-free detergents and cleaning products.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Calone was first developed and patented by Pfizer in 1966, and its sea-breeze scent was used to add a freshness to soaps and detergents.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
Check your labels and consider opting for planet-friendly detergents.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
It can be found in car batteries, detergents and fertilizers.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Most detergents are able to handle workout clothes that are extra smelly, so there’s no need to use hot water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Protect sheets by avoiding harsh laundry detergents and fabric softener.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
Right now, shoppers can score major savings on household cleaning essentials, from multisurface sprays and disinfecting wipes to laundry detergents, dish soaps and more.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Ventilate during cleaning, open windows when weather allows and consider fragrance-free detergents and cleaning products.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Calone was first developed and patented by Pfizer in 1966, and its sea-breeze scent was used to add a freshness to soaps and detergents.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergents
soaps
Noun
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Plus, oil soaps, like Murphy's Oil Soap, leave behind a protective later, which can help keep your cabinet clean longer.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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Some all-purpose cleaners are formulated with soaps, oils, and other ingredients to cut through grease and grime.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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“Detergents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergents. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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