wipe down
phrasal 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
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People wiped down groceries, and parents were suddenly doing risk calculations before taking children to playgrounds.
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Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
Make sure to wipe down the inside of the machine to remove any remaining bleach before starting the second cycle.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2023
Instead, Maker suggests keeping a microfiber towel by your front door and wiping down your pet’s paws after every walk.
—Jandra Sutton, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
Wipe Down Mat Spray the solution onto a microfiber towel or cloth—some mats should not be sprayed directly—and wipe down the mat.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
In episode 8, Bouncer is seen holding a soccer ball and wiping down a table.
—Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2023
This sleek bag is available in black or beige faux leather and is super easy to clean — simply wipe down the PVC material and stow away in your suitcase.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023
The two-piece bed wipes down easily and the mattress is durable: the bed didn’t shift or deflate during our sandbag test.
—Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023
Molded plastic chairs are the easiest to wipe down and a great option for households with children, while wood furniture should be cleaned with a damp microfiber cloth and dusted regularly.
—Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
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Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
Make sure to wipe down the inside of the machine to remove any remaining bleach before starting the second cycle.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2023
Instead, Maker suggests keeping a microfiber towel by your front door and wiping down your pet’s paws after every walk.
—Jandra Sutton, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
Wipe Down Mat Spray the solution onto a microfiber towel or cloth—some mats should not be sprayed directly—and wipe down the mat.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
In episode 8, Bouncer is seen holding a soccer ball and wiping down a table.
—Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2023
This sleek bag is available in black or beige faux leather and is super easy to clean — simply wipe down the PVC material and stow away in your suitcase.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023
The two-piece bed wipes down easily and the mattress is durable: the bed didn’t shift or deflate during our sandbag test.
—Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023
Molded plastic chairs are the easiest to wipe down and a great option for households with children, while wood furniture should be cleaned with a damp microfiber cloth and dusted regularly.
—Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
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“Wipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20down. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.
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