How to Use detergent in a Sentence

detergent

noun

• We have tried different laundry detergents.
• Fill the bowl with warm water and a few drops of detergent and mix.
  — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 4 Apr. 2023
• In this case, use a gentle detergent and cool water to soak and wash the bag in the sink.
  — Molly Harris, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
• Use a soft wet cloth and mild detergent to gently wipe and scrub the stains away.
  — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023
• And to be on the safe side, always keep a wool-safe detergent on hand and use cold water.
  — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2023
• Add a dash of mild detergent to a bucket of water and stir.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
• Lock the wheels to keep the bin in place, while storing towels and detergent in the two side pockets when ready to use.
  — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023
• To launder, just remove the rug from its pad and wash the lightweight rug with a mild detergent.
  — Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2023
• Add your detergent, and work it into the pile of clothes until suds form.
  — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
• Put the cover in the washing machine with a pet-safe detergent.
  — Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
• This will help sop up any leftover moisture and residue from the detergent.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2023
• Most bath mats can be washed in a machine with a light, eco-friendly detergent.
  — Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 25 Jan. 2023
• Place 1 tbs of laundry detergent or Dawn soap in a medium sized bowl.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 10 June 2023
• Skip the dishwasher and opt for hand-washing with a mild detergent.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2023
• To clean, simply wipe with mild detergent and a damp cloth, rinse thoroughly, and lay flat to dry.
  — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
• Soak hats for 15 to 20 minutes in the water/detergent solution to clean.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024
• Thanks to Spot's liquid-free design, there's no fear of spills or that gunky build-up that forms in the detergent reservoir of your machine.
  — Emily Rochotte, Women's Health, 7 Sep. 2023
• Give the dispensers a once-over too to remove any debris or traces of undissolved detergent.
  — Lynn Redmile, Good Housekeeping, 20 Dec. 2022
• In fact, many comments on their latest posts are from fans eager to buy their beloved detergent again.
  — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
• Wash the car thoroughly with a cleaner that won’t strip off old wax; note that household detergent does.
  — Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
• Be sure to wash your bra in cool water with gentle detergent in a mesh garment bag, and always air dry.
  — Daley Quinn, Health, 6 Feb. 2023
• These towels were then washed in a quick rinse and spin cycle with no detergent and re-weighed and re-measured in the moisture meter.
  — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2024
• Fill the sink or bathtub with boiling water, add a squeeze of dish soap or dishwasher detergent, and let the oven racks soak for at least 2 hours.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2023
• The narrow dining room and bar is dark and smells like dishwasher detergent.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 May 2023
• Kids go to school in clothes that haven’t been washed in weeks because their family can’t afford detergent.
  — David Frese, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
• For the best results, the brand recommends washing it in cold water and using a mild detergent.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023
• Keep in Mind Harsh detergents should be avoided when washing.
  — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
• And laundry detergent might not seem that glamorous, but this aptly named one is loved by so many customers.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023
• Use a mild detergent and wash them on a delicate cycle.
  — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 20 Jan. 2023
• Items like detergent, bleach and dryer sheets can be hidden in baskets but should be within easy reach.
  — Leslie J. Thompson, Dallas News, 6 Sep. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024