washing powder
Britishnoun
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While most cleans rely on numerous solvents and disinfectants, for run-of-the-mill carpet stains Ben relies on the basics - using either washing powder or liquid and warm water.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
It produces cleaning and hygiene brands such as Ariel washing powder and Oral B toothpaste.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024
But his employment ended in disgrace after he shot an advertisement for a washing powder in the style of “Citizen Kane.”
From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2022
Today he tracks prices of some 400 goods and services - everything from washing powder to day passes at Tokyo Disneyland.
From Reuters • Dec. 3, 2021
Shake washing powder or liquid soap into the machine and add one-quarter of a cup of ammonia.
From Fowler's Household Helps Over 300 Useful and Valuable Helps About the Home, Carefully Compiled and Arranged in Convenient Form for Frequent Use by Fowler, Arthur L.
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