Synonyms of soaps

soaps

noun

plural of soap

as in cleaners

a substance used for cleaning

a little soap and water should clean this in no time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cleaners
• detergents
• shampoos
• solvents
• cleansers
• disinfectants
• scrubs
• purifiers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of soaps

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

Avoid using soaps, detergents, or bleach—plain water, vinegar, or baking soda are safer and effective cleaning options. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026

Rosemary's needle-like leaves are used to flavor recipes and add fragrance to soaps and essential oils. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

These soaps break down the outer coating of insects, causing dehydration and death. — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

The luxurious washes and soaps are gentle on skin for a clean, nourished feeling. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

There are also plenty of familiar faces in the Offers page, including buy three, get one free promo (which covers the new Fruit Fusion campaign that Hilary Duff is the face of), 75% off select items, and five for $28 hand soaps. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026

Her varied career took her into Larry David's orbit with a recurring role as Loretta on Curb Your Enthusiasm, another recurring role on Empire, and a return to soaps on The Young and the Restless. — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026