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detergent

noun as in soap

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The medical profession successfully argued for an exemption from the wet wipe ban, arguing that non-plastic wipes absorb too much of the detergents and disinfectants impregnated in them, with potential consequences for patient safety.

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It’s been treated with wax, oils, detergent, and lasers.

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Lucas also isn’t replenishing staples as frequently, waiting until the last drops of detergent are used before restocking.

Walker agrees and likens it to the fact you can't remove an oily or dirty mark from clothes with just water, you need detergent too.

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Shires pauses, attempting to joke that it’s the laundry detergent that’s brought her to tears.

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