dish detergent

Grease-cutting liquid

Dish detergent is soap formulated for washing dishes, available as liquid, powder, or gel.

The term covers both hand-washing soap (squirt some dish detergent in the sink) and machine formulas for dishwashers.

Also called dish soap, dishwashing liquid, or dishwasher detergent depending on the form.

Related

kitchen sink · washing-up liquid · surfactant · degreaser · enzyme · suds · grease cutter · emulsifier · liquid soap · sponge · scrub brush · hard water · fragrance · thickening agent · handwashing · hot water · cold water · water softener

Categories
Opposites
cleaning product application

dish detergentlaundry detergent

Fabric cleaning solution

floor cleaner · toilet bowl cleaner · glass cleaner · carpet cleaner · oven cleaner

cleaning vs. soiling

dish detergentgrease

Thick oily lubricant

grime · food residue · dirt · oil · contamination

Family

dish, detergent, dishes, dished, dishing, dishy, detergents

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G