How to Use dish detergent in a Sentence

dish detergent

noun
  • And oily ducks use Dawn dish detergent.
    — Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Add a squirt of dish detergent to the pan, then use your sponge or pot scrubber to clean it.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • Enamel grates should be cleaned with dish detergent and scrubbed gently.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • Enamel grates should be cleaned with dish detergent and scrubbed gently.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Enamel grates should be cleaned with dish detergent and scrubbed gently.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025
  • Empty the litter box and wash out the pan with dish detergent and hot water.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Mix dish detergent in a bowl of cool water to create a soapy mixture.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
  • For greasy buildup, use a drop of grease-cutting dish detergent on the cloth and lightly scrub, then wipe the soap away with a damp cloth.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
  • For greasy buildup, use a drop of grease-cutting dish detergent on the cloth and lightly scrub, then wipe the soap away with a damp cloth.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • Add a small dab of gentle dish detergent or clothes detergent that is designed for hand-washing.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Soak the clothing item in warm water with a capful of dish detergent and a tablespoon of white vinegar.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Use a mixture of hot water, a squirt of dish detergent, a small pour of white vinegar, and a teaspoon of baking soda.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Use a mixture of hot water, a squirt of dish detergent, a small pour of white vinegar, and a teaspoon of baking soda.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of dish detergent in a bucket of water.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of dish detergent in a bucket of water.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
  • First, apply rug shampoo or a solution of mild dish detergent to the rug (sparingly).
    — Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
  • If a stain is still partially visible, add another dab of dish detergent or spray stain remover to pre-treat the stain.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
  • After applying herbicide, wash your tools in soapy water, using a grease-cutting dish detergent and a scrub brush.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
  • Alternatively, use mild dish detergent mixed in a bucket with warm water (for synthetic fibers) or cold water (for wool rugs).
    — Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
  • In addition to keeping an eye on your water temperature, the risk of etching can be reduced by using a gentle dish detergent.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The dish detergent decreases while combining water and rubbing alcohol, leaving a streak-free shine.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • If any residue remains, mix together a gallon of warm water and 1/4 cup Sal Suds or your favorite dish detergent in a bucket.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • How To Remove Oil Stains With Dish Detergent A grease-cutting dish detergent like blue Dawn works best for removing grease and oil spots.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
  • How To Remove Oil Stains With Dish Detergent A grease-cutting dish detergent like blue Dawn works best for removing grease and oil spots.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025

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