Laundry detergent is a type of detergent used for cleaning dirty laundry. Laundry detergent is manufactured in powder and liquid form.

What does laundry detergent do?

As discussed previously, the detergent's job is to help pull away the dirt and grime from the clothing and rinse it out with water. The actual "wearing" out of clothes is more likely due to the rubbing of clothes in the washing machine (i.e. the agitation), not from the detergents themselves.

What is meant by laundry detergent?

Laundry detergent is a type of detergent (cleaning agent) used for cleaning dirty laundry (clothes). Laundry detergent is manufactured in powder (washing powder) and liquid form.