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soaps

noun

plural of soap

as in cleaners

a substance used for cleaning a little soap and water should clean this in no time

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Recent Examples of soaps 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 The actress has appeared in everything ranging from classic soaps (The Young and the Restless) to some of the most successful modern comedy shows (Abbott Elementary). — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 All the soaps are composed of gentle botanical cleaning agents, mixed with different extracts of oat, hemp, mauve, and aloe vera, specifically tailored for each fiber. — David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 The gift shop sells soaps and keychains in the shapes of its artifacts. — Daniel Barnum, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2026 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 Until the 1980s, 10 to 12 soaps typically aired at once, said Elana Levine, a media professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee who studies the genre. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 The companies are working on bringing a selection of Vidio programming to Disney+ subscribers, including Vidio Original Series and sinetron, the local TV soaps. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

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Some cleaners can dull the floor’s finish, cause damage, or leave streaks.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Best Amazon Prime Member-Only Home Deals Prime members will find big deals on the best air purifiers, vacuum and carpet cleaners, home decor, and more.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2026

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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

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