dishwashing liquid

noun

US
: liquid soap that is used for washing dishes : dish detergent

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Out of that awakening came important measures to counteract giant algae blooms by stopping the use of phosphates in dishwashing liquid and other household items. Theodore J. Karamanski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 Use a Soapy Solution In a small bowl, mix a few drops of dishwashing liquid and warm water. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025 Next, mix a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid with a gallon of warm water and stir to create suds. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 Choose the Correct Cleaner Usually, mild soap, such as dishwashing liquid, and a microfiber cloth are the best choice for cleaning toothpaste off bathroom counters, faucets, and sinks. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025 People used dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent to try to stay clean. Abeer Salman, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024

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