washing powder
noun
powdered detergent for washing fabrics
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How to use washing powder in a sentence
Then pour into the can a liberal allowance of hot water and put some strong washing powder into it.
The Library of Work and Play: Housekeeping | Elizabeth Hale GilmanRub greasy dishes with soft paper, and put water and ammonia or washing powder into utensils that need soaking.
Foods and Household Management | Helen KinneIf there is a greasy liquid to throw away, add to it a teaspoonful or more of washing powder, and let it stand a time.
Foods and Household Management | Helen KinneBut even under these circumstances, a moderate use of washing powder is general in laundry work.
General Science | Bertha M. ClarkAfter each feeding they should be thoroughly washed with soap or washing powder.
The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4) | W. Grant Hague
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