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detergent

noun

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a substance used for cleaning add the detergent to the washing machine before putting in the clothes

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Recent Examples of detergent Watch for newer enzyme-heavy formulas to narrow that gap, which would give consumers more confidence in switching to laundry detergent sheets without sacrificing performance. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026 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 Experts say to avoid washing darks with linty fabrics, overdoing the detergent and using the heavy-duty wash cycle, among other tips. — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026 Grab a soft toothbrush and apply a small amount of stain remover—anything from a classic bar like Fels-Naptha to your go-to liquid detergent works. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for detergent

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soap

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The back hand wash sink soap dispenser appears to have dead batteries.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Tips To Keep Your Sink Clean Longer Rinse the sink after every use to get rid of food debris that can cause odors, get rid of soap scum, and reduce staining.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026

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