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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This should include scrubbing the toilet, tub, and shower, wiping down the sinks and mirrors, and both vacuuming and mopping the floors.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Her preferred method is to soak a cloth or cotton ball in rubbing alcohol, wipe down the handles and knobs thoroughly, and let the surfaces air dry.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Drain the water and wipe down the racks with the dryer sheets to remove any leftover residue.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Once Roman launches in late 2026 or early 2027, there will be no opportunity to wipe down a mirror or redo an inspection.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Her preferred method is to soak a cloth or cotton ball in rubbing alcohol, wipe down the handles and knobs thoroughly, and let the surfaces air dry.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Drain the water and wipe down the racks with the dryer sheets to remove any leftover residue.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Once Roman launches in late 2026 or early 2027, there will be no opportunity to wipe down a mirror or redo an inspection.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2025
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 10 Jan. 2026.
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