wipe down
verb
wiped down; wiping down; wipes down
: to clean (a surface) by rubbing it with a cloth
He wiped down the counters with a wet cloth.
I wiped the car down with a towel.
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Doing an entire load of dishes, sweeping and cleaning floors, and wiping down cabinets, countertops, and tables are all tasks that involve a lot of time, much more than one minute.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
To give your space a quick refresh, go from room to room and wipe down mirrors and windows with a glass cleaner.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Pick up any grime the steam loosened up and wipe down the tiles as well as the grout.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
Its green backsplash, concrete floors and oak tables were being wiped down and polished during the Thursday visit with The Star.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
To give your space a quick refresh, go from room to room and wipe down mirrors and windows with a glass cleaner.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Pick up any grime the steam loosened up and wipe down the tiles as well as the grout.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
Its green backsplash, concrete floors and oak tables were being wiped down and polished during the Thursday visit with The Star.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for wipe down
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“Wipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20down. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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