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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Dishwasher doors and handles are usually wiped down regularly, but the interiors of appliances are often neglected.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Clean Outdoor Furniture — Including the Undersides Vacuum cushions on all sides and wipe down the frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down the frames of chairs and tables.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Clean Outdoor Furniture — Including the Undersides Vacuum cushions on all sides and wipe down the frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down the frames of chairs and tables.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Wipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20down. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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