Thesaurus results for DETERGENTS

detergents

noun

plural of detergent

as in soaps

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

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Recent Examples of detergents 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 Powder detergents can help irrigate dirt and clay, whereas light-duty detergents are best for cleaning delicates, baby clothes, and other elegant fabrics. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 Their findings prompted bans on phosphorus-laden detergents that were supercharging algae blooms choking the Great Lakes. — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Misen’s aluminum core is fully enclosed in a thick layer of stainless steel, so there’s no risk of minerals and detergents degrading the core. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 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, 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 This regulation, already in force since July 2025, will be progressively applied to all product categories, including textiles and fashion, steel, batteries, detergents, cosmetics, tires, solar panels, etc. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 Never use abrasive cleaning tools or abrasive detergents as that can wear down the PTFE coating on your grill mat. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

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soaps

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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

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