soapy

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Warm, soapy water or a gentle all-purpose spray will take care of most surfaces.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The bestselling novelist co-wrote this soapy adaptation of her own book, following a mother fresh out of prison who attempts to reconnect with her young daughter—and starts to fall for the dead father’s best friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The show, then and now, combines a sentimental, satirical, soapy, sometimes surreal comedy with a straightforward medical show.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

“The Pitt” is already one of the best shows in TV, “Industry” is soapy fun and “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” looks intriguing.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

She was in the kitchen, scrubbing the sides of the kerosene stove with a soapy sponge.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie