Synonyms of detergents

detergents

noun

plural of detergent

as in soaps

a substance used for cleaning

add the detergent to the washing machine before putting in the clothes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soaps
• cleaners
• solvents
• cleansers
• disinfectants
• shampoos
• purifiers
• scrubs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detergents

Finally, many detergents don't clean effectively in very cold water—you're really looking for closer to room temperature to activate those stain-removing enzymes. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024

Unlike older treatments that use PFAs, these detergents don’t require heat to activate the coating. —Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024

All laundry products have a use by date—the time varies based on the type of product—but generally, laundry soaps and detergents will lose their effectiveness after six to nine months. —Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024

The sap in poinsettias contains chemicals similar to those in detergents. —Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024

The Dewy Skin Cream is a rich moisturizer packed with hyaluronic acid and the brand’s signature purple rice, all while being formulated without mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, sulfate detergents, parabens, or phthalates. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024

Are there specific detergents recommended for black clothes? —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024

Petroleum is also used in a variety of solvents, fertilizers, pesticides, detergents and surfactants; mineral oils; asphalt that paves our roads; and adhesives that bind structures together. —Sahit Muja, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024

Avoid harsh detergents and stain removers. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024