Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
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Serum, cleanser, toner and more.—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 Deep clean them once or twice a year (or more often if needed) by using a gentle cleanser and vacuuming the interior.—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026 Seek out cleansers with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane.—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026 Before bed, Thosani suggests a gentle foaming cleanser and a nighttime cream moisturizer.—Pamela Brill, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026 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