soapy water

Bubbly cleaning solution

Soapy water is water mixed with soap, creating a solution used for cleaning, washing, or making bubbles.

The soap reduces surface tension and helps lift dirt and grease from surfaces.

She scrubbed the dishes in a basin of soapy water.

It's the everyday cleaning agent for everything from hand-washing clothes to blowing bubbles through a wand.

Related

rinse · rinse cycle · scrub · scrub brush · wash · slippery · clean · dishwater · sink · sponge · detergent · washing dishes · dirty dishes · murky · iridescent · squeaky · squeaky clean · bucket

Categories
Opposites
cleaning method

soapy waterdry cleaning

Solvent-based fabric care

steam cleaning · sandblasting · dry brushing · dry cleaner · dusting

water purity/composition

soapy waterclean water

Uncontaminated hydration source

pure water · clear water · fresh water · distilled water · plain water

surface condition

soapy waterbone dry

Totally devoid of moisture

parched · desiccated · arid · unwashed · dusty

Family

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Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G