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Recent Examples of detergent
Run an empty load with hot water, substituting white vinegar for detergent.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Then rinse the board with hot water, apply detergent, and scrub it with a clean brush to remove food debris and oils.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
His only tattoo is the Kirkland Signature logo – the Costco house brand for everything from rotisserie chicken to laundry detergent.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
These compact detergent packs from SinkSuds are TSA-friendly, spill-proof, and take up almost no space in your bag.
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Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Then rinse the board with hot water, apply detergent, and scrub it with a clean brush to remove food debris and oils.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
His only tattoo is the Kirkland Signature logo – the Costco house brand for everything from rotisserie chicken to laundry detergent.
—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
These compact detergent packs from SinkSuds are TSA-friendly, spill-proof, and take up almost no space in your bag.
—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergent
soap
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The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department advised anyone bitten or scratched by a bat or other wild animal to promptly clean the wound with soap and water, then contact a physician or go to the emergency room.
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The space had hosted ABC soap All My Children for a run as well as several Netflix productions for shoots, including sitcom Lady Dynamite and sketch comedy W/ Bob & David.
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“Detergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergent. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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