das Reinigungsmittel
Translation
cleaning agent, detergent, cleaner
Examples
Welches Reinigungsmittel benutzt du?
Which cleaning agent do you use?
Dieses Reinigungsmittel ist umweltfreundlich.
This cleaning agent is environmentally friendly.
Grammar Patterns
to use/buy ((a cleaning agent)) to use a cleaning agent Welches Reinigungsmittel benutzt du?
Similar Words
das Putzmittel (cleaning agent), das Waschmittel (laundry detergent)
Etymology
Composed of 'Reinigung' (cleaning) and 'Mittel' (agent, means).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'middle' man ('Mittel') who does the 'reining' in of dirt, i.e., cleaning.