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solvents

noun

plural of solvent

as in disinfectants

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Recent Examples of solvents But the results lined up with recent findings showing possible links between autism and exposure to metals and certain solvents during pregnancy or early childhood, including a solvent called methylene chloride. — Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025

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

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
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