washing powder

Clothes cleaning agent

Washing powder is a powdered detergent for cleaning clothes in a washing machine.

The term is more common in British than American English, where laundry detergent predominates.

Add a scoop of washing powder to the drum before starting the cycle.

detergent

surfactant

Surface tension lowering compound

borax · biodegradable · non-toxic · eco-friendly · concentrated · liquid · optical brightener · stain remover · water softener · Persil

cleaning

suds

Soapy froth

dissolve · scrub · soak · stain · dirt · grime · grease · residue · spot treatment · whitening

laundry

clothes

Fabric worn on body

delicates · whites · colors · load · cycle · rinse · spin · dispenser · dosage · pre-soak

fragrance

scented

Having added fragrance

floral · ocean breeze · linen · eucalyptus · aromatic · perfumed · hypoallergenic · sensitive skin · dye-free · fragrance-free

Categories
Opposites
product form/physical state

washing powderliquid detergent

Pourable fabric cleanser

liquid soap · bar soap · soap flakes

cleaning vs. soiling

washing powderdirt

Loose dry earth

filth · grime · stain · soil · mud

Family

wash, powder, washing, washed, washroom, powdered, washer, washes, washout

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