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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Dilute a small amount of Pine-Sol with warm water, dampen a microfiber cloth with the solution, and wipe down doors and drawer fronts.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
During your spring cleaning, wash curtains and upholstered furniture covers, clean the inside of garbage cans, and wipe down the interior of the refrigerator and microwave, all of which contribute to your home's overall ambient scent.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Air dry or wipe down with a kitchen towel or microfiber cloth.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Use a soft brush with soapy water to wipe down surfaces.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
During your spring cleaning, wash curtains and upholstered furniture covers, clean the inside of garbage cans, and wipe down the interior of the refrigerator and microwave, all of which contribute to your home's overall ambient scent.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Air dry or wipe down with a kitchen towel or microfiber cloth.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Use a soft brush with soapy water to wipe down surfaces.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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