cleaner

noun clean·er \ ˈklē-nər \

|Updated on: 12 Jul 2018

Examples: cleaner in a Sentence

Definition of cleaner

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

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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 of cleaner from the Web

Fair Care Labs’ tool, dubbed Alia, is initially designed for use by house cleaners, who typically work for a number of clients.

— miranda katz, WIRED, "How an App Could Give Some Gig Workers a Safety Net," 9 July 2018
For example, in 2014, unauthorized immigrants made up 24 percent of maids and cleaners, an occupation expected to need 112,000 more workers by 2024.

— mary jo dudley, CBS News, "These U.S. industries can't work without illegal immigrants," 25 June 2018
Microsoft recently announced the biggest Office redesign in years, intended to make the apps cleaner, faster and more collaborative.

— david pierce, WSJ, "Microsoft Is Fixing Office, but Not Fast Enough," 17 June 2018
Now, cleaner and enriched with oxygen, nutrients and enzymes, the blood warms and enriches skin and muscles, and range of motion increases.

— lamar dawson, GQ, "Cryotherapy Might Be the Best Way to Recover from Joint Pain," 16 June 2018
However, creating an electricity grid that depends on outdated and harmful fuel sources could do more long-term harm than good, especially as the world seeks to replace fossil fuels with cleaner, renewable energy sources.

— avery thompson, Popular Mechanics, "Energy Department Proposes Forcing Utilities to Buy Coal Power," 1 June 2018
Items excluded from Great Lakes pickups include garbage, hazardous waste, carpet, newspapers, mattresses, large furniture, large appliances, magazines, cribs, paint, tires, cleaners, yard waste or any item heavier than 50 pounds.

— joseph clark, cleveland.com, "Driver found to have suspended license: Olmsted Township police blotter," 7 May 2018
As students, parents, employees or all of the above, life gets hectic and having a house cleaner, lawn service or grocery delivery can really improve your quality of life.

— kat hnatyshyn, kansascity, "Know when it’s time to ask for help | The Kansas City Star," 7 May 2018
His front-nine looked cleaner: Four birdies, five pars.

— shawn mcfarland, courant.com, "Brian Harman Leads Travelers At 10-Under; Henley, Johnson, Jones 9-Under," 22 June 2018

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