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A detergent is a surfactant or a mixture of surfactants with "cleaning properties in dilute solutions." In common usage, "detergent" refers to alkylbenzenesulfonates, a family of compounds that are similar to soap but are more soluble in hard water, because the polar sulfonate (of detergents) is less likely than the polar carboxyl (of soap) to bind to calcium and other ions found in hard water. In most household contexts, the term detergent by itself refers specifically to laundry detergent or dish detergent, as opposed to hand soap or other types of cleaning agents. Detergents are commonly available as powders or concentrated solutions. Detergents--like soaps-- work because they are amphiphilic - partly hydrophilic (polar) and partly hydrophobic (non-polar). Their dual nature facilitates the mixture of hydrophobic compounds (like oil and grease) with water. Because air is not hydrophillic, detergents are also foaming agents to varying degrees.

Reinigungsmittel (auch: Putzmittel) sind Verbrauchsstoffe, die zur Reinigung von verschiedensten Gegenständen und Objekten dienen. Spezielle Reinigungsmittel sind

Un détergent (ou agent de surface, détersif, surfactant) est un composé chimique, généralement issu du pétrole, doté de propriétés tensioactives, ce qui le rend capable d'enlever les salissures. La détersion est un élément d'hygiène fondamental, puisqu'il permet d'éliminer une grande partie des bactéries présentes, en particulier la peau, les ustensiles servant à la préparation et à la consommation des repas.

Rengöringsmedel är samlingsnamn på olika sorters medel (oftast tensider) som används vid rengöring vid till exempel tvättning, diskning eller städning.

Detergenty - to związki lub ich mieszaniny - które stanowią aktywny czynnik wszelkich środków czystości, takich jak szampony, proszki do prania, płyny do mycia naczyń, itd.