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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Cleaning The Kitchen Floor First Start with the dishes, wipe down cabinets and appliances, clean the counters, and then clean up anything that has fallen onto the floor.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Finish by wiping down the entire warmer with a damp cloth to remove dust and grime.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Dip your fingers in fresh water and wipe down the inside of the pot so no grains of sugar cling to the sides (this will prevent the caramel from crystallizing and becoming sticky).
—Daniel Boulud, Saveur, 11 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of fans then had to clear the court, which had to be wiped down after food and drinks spilled everywhere.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Finish by wiping down the entire warmer with a damp cloth to remove dust and grime.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Dip your fingers in fresh water and wipe down the inside of the pot so no grains of sugar cling to the sides (this will prevent the caramel from crystallizing and becoming sticky).
—Daniel Boulud, Saveur, 11 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of fans then had to clear the court, which had to be wiped down after food and drinks spilled everywhere.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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