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 Avoid using soaps and detergents, which aren’t recommended by either the FDA or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 Liquid detergents are especially sensitive to temperature fluctuations, but all detergent types benefit from stable storage temperatures. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 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 Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo Made without SLS or SLES (chemical detergents that make products foam up, and remove oil and dirt), Oribe’s Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo is built for fragile, breakage-prone hair. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 Allied attributed the result partly to on-site solar power, cold-water detergents and a reclamation system that recirculates 95 percent of the plant’s water. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Hot water is often used in laundry to kill germs, dissolve detergents, and leave fabrics feeling extra clean. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026 Only use detergents formulated for use in your pressure washer. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

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soaps

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These are typically gift boxes of coffee or tea, or elegant but pragmatic items, such as high-quality towels or soaps, sent within a few weeks of the funeral.

— Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
Avoiding scented soaps, tight clothing and other vulvar irritants may also reduce discomfort, according to the Mayo Clinic.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026

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