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

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

The high heat and harsh detergents can damage both handles and blades. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 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

Many detergents often mask smells instead of eliminating them, so items will still smell (although now a bit more fragrant). — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Powder detergents can help irrigate dirt and clay, whereas light-duty detergents are best for cleaning delicates, baby clothes, and other elegant fabrics. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Only use detergents formulated for use in your pressure washer. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

Their findings prompted bans on phosphorus-laden detergents that were supercharging algae blooms choking the Great Lakes. — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026