Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
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Additionally, using multiple cleansers or showering excessively can disturb the skin’s natural protective microbiome, Larson said.—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 17 July 2025 Use a gentle cleanser: Choose a gentle, fragrance-free soap or body wash formulated for sensitive skin.—Carrie Madormo, Health, 16 July 2025 The short episodes offer a palate cleanser between seasons of other shows.—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 Pure Cleansing Oil Deep Clean Korean cleansers are also a favorite amongst Glamour beauty editors—take it from contributor Sarah Y. Wu, who’s a huge fan of this cleansing oil that’s a whopping 35% off from its typical $30.—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of cleanser was
before the 12th century
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