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
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But does this spirited (pardon the pun) cleaning solution really work as a replacement for chemical cleaners?
—
Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Everyone’s favorite tiny-but-mighty deep cleaner is another sure-fire pick, as this under-$100 Bissell has been known to change lives—especially for people with pets and/or children.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025
Items that can be dropped off include aerosol cans, automotive fluids, automotive and household batteries, bathroom cleaners, carpet cleaners, cooking oil, drain cleaners, fertilizers, paint, light bulbs, and pesticides.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
Associate commerce director Lori Keong recommends this cleaner to shoppers looking for a powerful cordless vacuum with Dyson-like aesthetics at a much lower price point (almost $150 off its usual retail cost, to be exact).
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Everyone’s favorite tiny-but-mighty deep cleaner is another sure-fire pick, as this under-$100 Bissell has been known to change lives—especially for people with pets and/or children.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025
Items that can be dropped off include aerosol cans, automotive fluids, automotive and household batteries, bathroom cleaners, carpet cleaners, cooking oil, drain cleaners, fertilizers, paint, light bulbs, and pesticides.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
Associate commerce director Lori Keong recommends this cleaner to shoppers looking for a powerful cordless vacuum with Dyson-like aesthetics at a much lower price point (almost $150 off its usual retail cost, to be exact).
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleaner. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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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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