Answer: deterges

AnswerCrossword Clue
DETERGESWashes away
DETERGESWashes with soap substitute.
DETERGESCleanses
DETERGESCleans
detergesto wipe or wash away; cleanse
detergesDETERGE, to cleanse (to clean (to rid of stain))
detergesto cleanse of impurities or undesirable matter, as a wound