soap powder

Powdered cleaning agent

Soap powder is a powdered detergent for washing clothes, typically measured and added to washing machines.

The term is more common in British English; Americans tend to say laundry detergent regardless of form.

She scooped soap powder into the machine.

Related

fragrances · hand washing · enzymes · degreaser · stain removal · phosphates · machine washing · fillers · bleach · fabric softener · laundry · laundry day · washing machine · front loader · top loader · dryer sheets · clean clothes · borax

Opposites
physical form of cleaning product

soap powderliquid detergent

Pourable fabric cleanser

liquid soap · bar soap · soap bar · dish soap · soap flakes

cleaning vs. soiling agents

soap powderdirt

Loose dry earth

grime · stain · filth · soil · mud

Family

soap, powder, soaps, soapy, soaped, soaping, soapiness, powders, powdered

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G