plural cleaners
1
a
: one whose work is cleaning
b
: dry cleaner
also
: a dry-cleaning shop
—usually used in plural
2
: a preparation for cleaning
3
: an implement or machine for cleaning
see also take to the cleaners
Examples of cleaner in a Sentence
He recommends using baking soda as a general household cleaner.
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
Recent Examples on the Web
In addition to serving individual customers, Tad More Tailoring has expanded its services to collaborate with businesses such as dry cleaners and boutiques, offering a reliable solution for their alteration needs.
—
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Professional cleaners head here for not only supplies but also advice on how to treat specific stains.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Most knits can be hand-washed in cool water and a little dish soap; woven garments — especially those that are lined — need to go to the dry cleaner.
—Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The cloths work simply using water—say goodbye to the days of having to spray down your windows with glass cleaner.
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024
Productions also spend money while working — money that trickles through local economies to hotels, diners and dry cleaners.
—Matt Stevens, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
This four-pack will provide you with enough cleaner to get you through the entire year.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Apr. 2024
Little Women star James Norton stars as John, a window cleaner who has dedicated his life to raising his 4-year-old son, Michael (Daniel Lamont), whose mother abandoned him.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The key there is running water (more on this below) and not using any soaps or non-food-safe cleaners.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Professional cleaners head here for not only supplies but also advice on how to treat specific stains.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Most knits can be hand-washed in cool water and a little dish soap; woven garments — especially those that are lined — need to go to the dry cleaner.
—Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The cloths work simply using water—say goodbye to the days of having to spray down your windows with glass cleaner.
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024
Productions also spend money while working — money that trickles through local economies to hotels, diners and dry cleaners.
—Matt Stevens, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
This four-pack will provide you with enough cleaner to get you through the entire year.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Apr. 2024
Little Women star James Norton stars as John, a window cleaner who has dedicated his life to raising his 4-year-old son, Michael (Daniel Lamont), whose mother abandoned him.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The key there is running water (more on this below) and not using any soaps or non-food-safe cleaners.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleaner. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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cleaner
noun
clean·er
ˈklē-nər 
1
: one whose work is cleaning
2
: a substance used for cleaning
3
: a device or machine for cleaning
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