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.
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For tough grease, add ¼ to ½ cup of white vinegar to the soap and water mixture, scrub, wipe down, and dry.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
They can be used to wipe down your phone, buff out shoe scuffs, remove smudges on eyeglass lenses, clean product off of your makeup brushes, and so much more.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Dip a clean sponge in it and use it to wipe down your fridge, ensuring that all paste and grime has been swiped away.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Empty the fridge, wipe down all shelves and bins.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
They can be used to wipe down your phone, buff out shoe scuffs, remove smudges on eyeglass lenses, clean product off of your makeup brushes, and so much more.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Dip a clean sponge in it and use it to wipe down your fridge, ensuring that all paste and grime has been swiped away.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Empty the fridge, wipe down all shelves and bins.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Wipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20down. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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