cleansing agent, cleanser, cleaner

a preparation used in cleaning something

• bathroom cleaner — a preparation for cleaning bathrooms
• dentifrice — a substance for cleaning the teeth; applied with a toothbrush
• detergent — a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
• shampoo — cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair
• soap — a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

• formulation, preparation — a substance prepared according to a formula