detergent
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And even as algae consumes that phosphorus, it is being topped up in the water by agriculture, wastewater, un-maintained septic tanks, industry and every household in the catchment that puts phosphorus-containing detergent into the system.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Before Tide was introduced in 1946, P&G already had two big detergent brands—Duz and Oxydol.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Many larger machines don’t have an agitator in the drum, instead relying on the tumbling action of clothing, detergent and water to clean.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
So when one of the company’s top research-and-development executives and its scientists took their latest concoction—a detergent “tile” called Tide evo—to its fabric-care sales and marketing team, there was plenty of skepticism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Once they’re around the corner and out of sight, I go up to the treehouse, where the T-shirt and sweats I lent Jonah are in the corner, neatly folded and smelling like his laundry detergent.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Petroleum is also used to make detergents that help toothpaste foam and synthetics that improve shelf life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 21, 2026
As well as clothing and shoes, the cupboard also stocks personal hygiene products and laundry detergents.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
The colorless gas is also used to make chemicals found in products such as antifreeze, detergents, plastics and adhesives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2025
During the war we haven’t been able to do that—no detergents, no sterilizers, nothing.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2024
I just have a couple of white spots that are probably there because Mom switched detergents or something.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
