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.

Examples of wipe down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After Every Use After each shower, quickly wipe down the tile or glass to keep surfaces free of water spots, mineral deposits, and soap scum, all but eliminating the need for deep cleans. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2026

Start by wiping down the surface with a microfiber cloth to remove all dust and dirt. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026

Get rid of anything on your porch that isn’t used regularly, and wipe down items regularly. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

The two-seater convertible was meticulously wiped down after these local adventures. — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for wipe down

• chinatown
• tumbledown
• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown