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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 But soaps demand evil twins, hence the Sybok of La’an’s imagination. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 Data from Circana shows that during the first half of the year, eaux de parfum saw the strongest performance, though on the other end of the pricing and intensity spectrum, so did ancillary products like soaps, creams and shower gels. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 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 The spooky assortment spans body care, candles, hand soaps, and collectible accessories, including PocketBac holders featuring Oogie Boogie, Zero and The Mayor of Halloween Town. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 The initial line of 85 products, inspired by six princesses, included candles, soaps, decor and more. — Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 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

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For stubborn dirt, wipe with a slightly damp cloth, but avoid soaking the wood or using cleaners that could damage its aged finish.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
Inside a plane, workers can be exposed to harsh cleaners as well as bodily fluids and other contaminants left by passengers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

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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

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