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
The Tide evo tile is a flexible 3-inch white square made of detergent fibers, which can be pricier than other formats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 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
Tiles are “easy to use, but no easier than pods or laundry detergent sheets,” said Christy Lebor, president of consumer-goods consulting firm SmashBrand in Colorado, where Tide first tested the product.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
It seemed pointless to me to try to do laundry in a sink with hand soap, but there was no bathtub or laundry detergent for him to use.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
Additional sources of nutrients include industry, septic tanks and household detergents.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
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
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
