dish detergent

noun

US
: 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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“Dish detergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20detergent. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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