detersives

/dɪˈtɜrsɪvz/
noun
  1. Substances or agents used for cleaning, such as detergents or solvents.
    • Many modern detersives are biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
    • The janitor stocked the closet with various detersives for different surfaces.
    • She read the labels carefully to choose detersives that wouldn't damage the delicate fabric.