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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Oi also suggests keeping sanitizing wipes handy to wipe down the swatter and the surface where the fly was smashed.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Clean dishes, sinks, and the dishwasher to prevent odors and pests; empty the fridge of perishables and wipe down shelves.
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Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Clean fiberglass weekly and wipe down after each use to prevent soap scum and buildup.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
This age-old miracle tool will cut down on your cleaning time and reduce the effort of wiping down your shower doors.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Clean dishes, sinks, and the dishwasher to prevent odors and pests; empty the fridge of perishables and wipe down shelves.
—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Clean fiberglass weekly and wipe down after each use to prevent soap scum and buildup.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
This age-old miracle tool will cut down on your cleaning time and reduce the effort of wiping down your shower doors.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 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 Jul. 2026.
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