cleaner

noun

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clean·er | \ ˈklē-nər

plural cleaners

Definition of cleaner

1a : 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

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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 To clean, use a glass cleaner specifically designed for fireplaces ($9, The Home Depot) and buff with paper towels or a soft cleaning cloth. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2021 Fortunately, this is nothing our upholstery cleaner hasn’t seen before. — Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 8 Oct. 2021 By 2018, with the vessel now a dead ship and the area around Hodeidah overwhelmed by vicious fighting, virtually nobody was left on board the Safer except for a chief engineer, an electrician, two mechanics, a cook, and a cleaner. — The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2021 Other uses of it include a disinfectant cleaner, stain remover and is a common ingredient in teeth whiteners, according to the Cleveland Health Clinic. — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 22 Sep. 2021 The politics were not particularly complicated: Democrats had run on ending the pandemic efficiently and competently—that is, without telling people to eat fish tank cleaner. — Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 21 Sep. 2021 Wipe down both faces using a lint-free shop towel and brake cleaner. — Ben Wojdyla, Popular Mechanics, 20 Sep. 2021 Vacuuming floors may seem like a chore, but having a highly effective cleaner on hand can minimize the hassle. — Maya Gandara, PEOPLE.com, 20 Sep. 2021 Never use a drain cleaner on the disposal, and don’t grind plastic, glass or the shells of oysters or calms in your disposal. — Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2021

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