self-cleaning
adjective
self-clean·ing
ˌself-ˈklē-niŋ 
: capable of cleaning itself
a self-cleaning oven
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Make sure the oven vents aren't blocked in any way while the self-cleaning cycle is on.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025
The key features of this vacuum are its lightweight design, self-cleaning and tangle-resistant brush roll, plus its slender silhouette for maneuvering under furniture.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025
Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Smart, self-cleaning and built for multi-cat homes, the new Litter-Robot 5 makes litter box duty way less gross.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Flowers begin to open in May and are self-cleaning so plants will continue to bloom throughout the season with no deadheading.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2025
The dock takes care of the gross stuff with hot water mop washing, self-cleaning, and warm-air drying, so you’re not left scrubbing dirty pads by hand.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025
The key features of this vacuum are its lightweight design, self-cleaning and tangle-resistant brush roll, plus its slender silhouette for maneuvering under furniture.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025
Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Smart, self-cleaning and built for multi-cat homes, the new Litter-Robot 5 makes litter box duty way less gross.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Flowers begin to open in May and are self-cleaning so plants will continue to bloom throughout the season with no deadheading.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2025
The dock takes care of the gross stuff with hot water mop washing, self-cleaning, and warm-air drying, so you’re not left scrubbing dirty pads by hand.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Self-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-cleaning. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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