There are many cleaning products on the market and the majority are what we refer to as detergents.

Washer is a substance or mixture that contains soap and/or surfactant (any organic substance/mixture) that is used for washing and cleaning processes.

Detergents may come in various forms such as traditional powders, single dose tablets, concentrated liquids, liquid capsules, pastes or cakes and in different types to meet the needs of consumers in cleaning, skin care, fabric care and so on.. They may be for domestic, institutional or industrial purposes.

Examples of everyday laundry products include fabric and fabric softeners, all-purpose cleaners, and more Mixtures intended for soaking (prewash), washing or bleaching. Detergents are also may

be biocidal, e.g. Disinfectants, bleaches.