Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
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Original price: $12.99 This snail dispenser dispenses soap, leaving a trail of your favorite sudsy cleanser.—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025 This medical-grade formula is no exception, gently removing any excess sebum or grime that your cleanser may have missed.—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025 That’s where the La Roche-Posay Mela B3 cleanser really shines.—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025 Harsh Cleaners Some cleansers can be too abrasive to clean hardwoods.—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 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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