cleansers
Products that purify
Cleansers are substances or products used for cleaning.
The term most often refers to facial cleansers—liquid or cream formulations for washing the face: She uses a gentle cleanser instead of soap.
Cleansers also include household cleaning products: bathroom cleansers, kitchen cleansers.
The word emphasizes gentleness or specialized purpose more than basic soap or detergent.
Suitable for everything
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
ammonia · scouring · mold remover · stain remover · sanitizer · wipes · spray bottle · scrubbing
Chemical cleaning agent
- fabric softenerLaundry additive for softness
- stain treatmentProduct for removing discoloration
- pre-washInitial cleaning stage
- brightenerAgent that adds radiance
whitener · oxygen bleach · washing powder · liquid detergent · pods · hand wash · rinse cycle · spot treatment
Dissolving liquid or financially stable
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- ultrasonicAbove audible frequency range
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
- acid washCorrosive fabric lightening
pressure washing · abrasive · heavy-duty · concentrate · machinery · effluent · industrial strength · bulk
Imaging powder or facial astringent
- double cleanseSequential face-washing method
- exfoliantSkin-sloughing substance
- makeup removerProduct dissolving cosmetics
- salicylic acidWillow-derived beta hydroxy compound
glycolic acid · K-beauty · morning routine · gentle formula · dermatologist
Ceremonial removal of impurity
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- smudgingMaking blurry marks
- holy waterSacramental liquid for blessings
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
palo santo · ceremony · blessing · sacred bath · prayer · meditation · detoxification · renewal
all-purpose
Suitable for everything
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
bleach · ammonia · scouring · mold remover · stain remover · sanitizer · wipes · spray bottle · scrubbing · residue
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- fabric softenerLaundry additive for softness
- stain treatmentProduct for removing discoloration
- pre-washInitial cleaning stage
brightener · whitener · oxygen bleach · washing powder · liquid detergent · pods · hand wash · rinse cycle · spot treatment · odor eliminator
solvent
Dissolving liquid or financially stable
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- ultrasonicAbove audible frequency range
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
acid wash · pressure washing · abrasive · heavy-duty · concentrate · machinery · effluent · industrial strength · bulk
toner
Imaging powder or facial astringent
- double cleanseSequential face-washing method
- exfoliantSkin-sloughing substance
- makeup removerProduct dissolving cosmetics
salicylic acid · glycolic acid · K-beauty · morning routine · gentle formula · dermatologist
ritual purification
Ceremonial removal of impurity
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- smudgingMaking blurry marks
- holy waterSacramental liquid for blessings
incense · palo santo · ceremony · blessing · sacred bath · prayer · meditation · detoxification · renewal · sanctification
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- cleaning methodsscrubbing, polishing, washing, wiping, bleaching
- Filtrationfilter paper, air filters, oil filters, carbon filters, HEPA filtration
- destroyersdestroyers, guided missile, torpedo tubes, hull, stern
cleanserscontaminants
Unwelcome substances in something pure
pollutants · stains · dirt · grime · filth
cleanserscorrosives
Substances that destroy material
degraders · defilers · soilers · polluters · adulterants
cleanserscontaminators
Sources of impurity
polluters · defilers · corrupters · adulterators · despoilers
- palate cleanserFlavor-neutralizing refreshment
- facial cleanserProduct for cleaning skin
- palette cleanserNeutralizing bite between courses
- gentle cleanserNon-abrasive washing product
- oil cleanserOil-based facial wash
- foam cleanserAerated soap for skin