Reinigungsmittel

cleaning agent

noun RY-ni-gungs-mi-tel Rare

Also means

cleaning product

Usage Note

Reinigungsmittel is the standard German word for any cleaning product — from dish soap to floor cleaner. The plural is unchanged (Reinigungsmittel). Do not confuse with Waschmittel (laundry detergent).

Examples

"Für Glas sollte man ein mildes Reinigungsmittel verwenden."

Natural Translation

You should use a mild cleaning agent for glass.

Literal Translation

For glass one should use a mild cleaning-agent.

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