soap

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

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Recent Examples of soap Tuesday’s Will Trent doubled as an homage to General Hospital, complete with a main title sequence that inserted our title character and his beloved canine companion into the opening credits of the long-running ABC soap. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 16 Apr. 2025 Also accepted are such things as liquid fabric softener, paper towels, bleach, trash bags and laundry soap. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025 The Istanbul hotel gifts guests with a fragrant bar of soap made with lavender grown in its onsite JW Marriott Garden and olive oil. Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Some scientists have bought their own soap and cleaning supplies. Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soap
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Noun
  • The same goes for toilet cleaner, which is made to tackle tough stains and germs unique to toilet bowls.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
  • On the morning of March 23, police responded to a call from cleaners at a VRBO rental home in Washington City, Utah about the presence of a dead body.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Some options may be machine-washable, but to best preserve your cardigan’s shape, use a mesh bag, mild detergent, and a delicate and cool cycle.
    Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Washing machines rely on three elements to get your clothes and household goods clean: Water, detergent, and mechanical action, which refers to the use of scrubbing, brushing, or forcing water to remove soils or contaminants.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Pack cosmetics extra securely Leaking toner bottles, face wash, or shampoo?
    Alexandra Schöb, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
  • That ability to moisturize also sets co-washes apart from, say, sulfate-free shampoo.
    Natasha Marsh, Allure, 5 Apr. 2025

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“Soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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