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Recent Examples of soapYet harkening back to the example of Clara Barton during the American Civil War, nurses prevented more soldiers from dying on the battlefield by simply introducing soap to prevent battlefield infections.—Ibrahim Al-Marashi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025 Though there is no radio, a satellite beams in color television, exposing them to Canadian news and drama, British humor, and American soap.—Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025 Doctors recommend washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025 Boswell led Bath & Body Works in the post-pandemic era, returning the company known for its scented soaps and lotions to profitable revenue growth.—Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for soap
Why Experts Don’t Recommend This Method Some liquid laundry detergents can freeze more easily than others, but exposing any type of cleaner to extreme temperatures is not ideal.
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Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
This proposal appears to be union-driven and thus to benefit those who work as cleaners at hotels.
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U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
Wash Smarter Cold water washing reduces fiber shedding by up to 30% compared to hot water and liquid detergents are gentler than powders, reducing friction and fiber loss.
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Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, moisturizer, SPF, night cream, texturizing spray—how many smells can one body hold?
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