How to Use soapy in a Sentence

soapy

adjective

• The stone has a soapy feel.
• Then, rinse the cloth and go over the tips and pads to remove all the soapy residue.
  — Jolie Kerr, Esquire, 7 Oct. 2016
• Blot small amounts of the soapy water with a clean cloth.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2021
• What would those vaunted men think of the soapy steps at the front of the cathedral?
  — Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, 7 June 2017
• One is soapy, in a good way, and the other is sharp and funny.
  — The Christian Science Monitor, 22 June 2018
• Tap the bloom and coax the beetle into the soapy water.
  — Janet Miller, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2018
• If not, use a brush and some soapy water to scrub away any buildup.
  — Erica Van Blommestein, chicagotribune.com, 17 Apr. 2021
• Once all of the tarnish is gone, remove the brass piece from the soapy water.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022
• The best way to deal with them is to drop them into soapy water.
  — Connie Bruck, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2018
• When the piece no longer looks soapy, send it over to the second tub of water and rinse clean.
  — Shelby Deering, Country Living, 7 Feb. 2020
• Make a small moat of soapy water around the legs of the picnic table.
  — Melanie Mannarino, Redbook, 18 June 2010
• Then put your pot filled with soapy water on the stove and bring it to a simmer.
  — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 3 Apr. 2018
• Clean the mug tray and K-cup holder in warm soapy water.
  — Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 19 Dec. 2019
• Clean the mug tray and K-cup holder in warm, soapy water.
  — Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2022
• Wipe up any spills, and wash your hands with hot, soapy water.
  — Heloise, Washington Post, 27 June 2019
• Put a little soapy water around the gas fittings and turn the gas on.
  — Whitson Gordon, Popular Science, 15 May 2020
• Over the course of a year, that’s thousands of gallons of soapy water flushed.
  — Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022
• For the inside of the door, use a toothbrush and hot, soapy water and scrub in all the nooks and crannies.
  — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2021
• Clean range controls in the sink with hot, soapy water.
  — oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2021
• Wipe the inside of the empty fridge with warm, soapy water.
  — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 20 Nov. 2018
• Pop keycaps in a bowl of warm soapy water and use a sponge, cloth, or brush to give them a scrub.
  — Simon Hill, WIRED, 17 Nov. 2022
• Scrub away buildup with a nonabrasive sponge and wash in hot, soapy water.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2021
• To clean the ear mold, remove it from the ear hook of the hearing devices and wash it in warm, soapy water.
  — Trihealth, Cincinnati.com, 25 June 2019
• This spray mop removes the need for a big bucket of soapy water.
  — Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2021
• Be aware that the splashguard also might be the source of odors, so wash it with hot, soapy water.
  — Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2021
• Use a scrub brush with warm soapy water to get out any old debris.
  — Cori Brown, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 27 Mar. 2021
• Try washing the pests and dust away with a mild soapy solution.
  — Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 24 Apr. 2018
• Create squishy gel bags and soapy jars to build fine motor skills.
  — Washington Post, 10 May 2017
• Keep in mind that simple hot, soapy water is the best way to clean a cutting board.
  — Bridget Mallon, ELLE Decor, 14 Aug. 2018
• Scrub away lingering ink with a soapy sponge or Magic Eraser, before wiping away any residue with a clean, damp towel.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022

Last Updated: 10 Sep 2024