dish detergent

noun

: liquid soap that is used for washing dishes : dishwashing detergent, dishwashing liquid

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Also, newer washers (front loads) use a lot less water and dish detergent is hard on the washing machine pumps during the drain cycle, as it’s meant to move fluid as opposed to partial foamy water. —

Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024 Swirl again until dish detergent drops disappear into the mixture. —

Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 Bleach or dish detergent can be used with water on hard surfaces. —

Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024 Mix the solution: in a small bowl, mix a few drops of grease-fighting dish detergent with 1 cup of warm water. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024 Mix together 1 cup oxygen bleach, 1/2 cup borax, and 2 Tbsp. dish detergent in 1 gallon water. —

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024 Mix dish detergent designed to cut through grease, such as Dawn Ultra Liquid Dish Soap with hot water. —

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024 To remove leaf stains on wood decks, scrub the area with a solution of dish detergent and warm water. —

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024 Simply use a mild dish detergent and a damp cloth for regular cleaning. —

Chantal Lamers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023

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