nonabrasive
adjective
non·abra·sive
ˌnän-ə-ˈbrā-siv 
-ziv
: not abrasive
a nonabrasive cloth
nonabrasive liquid detergent
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For daily cleaning, wipe with a damp, nonabrasive cloth.
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Shannon Quimby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
Despite a proclivity for political activism (naturally, as his father was an Obama appointee and aide), Chance remains remarkably nonabrasive, promoting God-policy over lockstep partisanship.
—Jonathan Rowe, Spin, 24 Aug. 2023
Before mounting the picture hanger, clean the wall's surface with a nonabrasive cloth and a solution of warm water and mild dish soap to remove any dirt or oils.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
Scrub away buildup with a nonabrasive sponge and wash in hot, soapy water.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
This recipe uses three pans, but as Sanders points out, clean up is pretty easy in a cast-iron pan — simply wipe interior surface of the still-warm skillet with paper towels to remove any excess food and oil, then rinse under hot water with a sponge or nonabrasive scrubber.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 1 Nov. 2021
Just be sure to use a nonabrasive microfiber material instead of a sponge, which could cause scratches on your precious cargo carrier.
—Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023
Use a nonabrasive brush, like a toothbrush, to remove any crumbs between the burner slots.
—Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
Wipe counters with a nonabrasive sponge or cloth dipped in warm water and mild dishwashing liquid.
—Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
Shannon Quimby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
Despite a proclivity for political activism (naturally, as his father was an Obama appointee and aide), Chance remains remarkably nonabrasive, promoting God-policy over lockstep partisanship.
—Jonathan Rowe, Spin, 24 Aug. 2023
Before mounting the picture hanger, clean the wall's surface with a nonabrasive cloth and a solution of warm water and mild dish soap to remove any dirt or oils.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
Scrub away buildup with a nonabrasive sponge and wash in hot, soapy water.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
This recipe uses three pans, but as Sanders points out, clean up is pretty easy in a cast-iron pan — simply wipe interior surface of the still-warm skillet with paper towels to remove any excess food and oil, then rinse under hot water with a sponge or nonabrasive scrubber.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 1 Nov. 2021
Just be sure to use a nonabrasive microfiber material instead of a sponge, which could cause scratches on your precious cargo carrier.
—Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023
Use a nonabrasive brush, like a toothbrush, to remove any crumbs between the burner slots.
—Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
Wipe counters with a nonabrasive sponge or cloth dipped in warm water and mild dishwashing liquid.
—Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
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