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soaps

noun

plural of soap

as in cleaners

a substance used for cleaning a little soap and water should clean this in no time

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Recent Examples of soaps In France, the hourly cost of TV drama, excluding soaps, rose 66 percent between 2015 and 2024. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 On Sunday, browse regional produce, buffalo milk yogurt, handmade soaps, and more at the open-air Atlantic Beach Farmer’s Market. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 The now-recognizable reality TV star — who is well recognized for her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills — went on to appear in other soaps like Melrose Place. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 Her favorite things to shop from the brand are its hand soaps, candles, hand sanitizers, wallflowers fragrance refills, and shower steamers. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026 And while the stereotype is of luxury guests slipping soaps into suitcases, the reality is far stranger, more expensive and common than most travelers realize. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 Mealy bugs and scale insects are causing plants to decline; control with insecticidal soaps. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 Other natural pesticides — like insecticidal soaps or essential oils (rosemary, thyme, peppermint) — may also cause allergic reactions in humans and are unsafe to swallow, says Runyon. — Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 Insecticidal soaps, on the other hand, are made to be used on plants and can kill or repel insects without harming plants. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026

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Remove tough stains and dirt Without turning to commercial cleaners, the best at-home solution for dirty grout is a combination of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Hydrogen peroxide cleaners, however, do break down the tough shells of bacterial spores, lift biofilm off surfaces and work against colds and norovirus that cause digestive distress.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of cleaners

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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, 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

Definition of detergents

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