self-cleaning
adjective
self-clean·ing
ˌself-ˈklē-niŋ 
: capable of cleaning itself
a self-cleaning oven
Examples of self-cleaning in a Sentence
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Leaving the oven on self-cleaning mode solo is also not a good idea.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Pushing that self-cleaning button seems like an easy solution out of a dream.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Its intelligent navigation helps ensure effective coverage, while the real-time self-cleaning system helps maintain a cleaner roller with each pass.
—William Jones, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
The cars also feature self-cleaning systems designed to keep the sensors clear.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Some filters are self-cleaning others require you to perform regular cleaning at least once a month.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
The mayor's office said the new public bathroom in West Harlem will be free to use, fully accessible and self-cleaning.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
It's also designed to be self-cleaning, which makes field maintenance incredibly easy.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 1 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, 28 Nov. 2025
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Pushing that self-cleaning button seems like an easy solution out of a dream.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Its intelligent navigation helps ensure effective coverage, while the real-time self-cleaning system helps maintain a cleaner roller with each pass.
—William Jones, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
The cars also feature self-cleaning systems designed to keep the sensors clear.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Some filters are self-cleaning others require you to perform regular cleaning at least once a month.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
The mayor's office said the new public bathroom in West Harlem will be free to use, fully accessible and self-cleaning.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
It's also designed to be self-cleaning, which makes field maintenance incredibly easy.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 1 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, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Self-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-cleaning. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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