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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These cheerful pieces are made of glazed stoneware and only require a quick wipe down with a cloth once in a while to keep dust at bay.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
Silicone pot holders can usually be wiped down easily, while cloth pot holders can also be handwashed.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
Will someone get him a towel to wipe down all his sweat?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 July 2025
Clean carpets Using a mix of laundry detergent and water, wipe down the interior with a rag, being careful not to saturate anything---certain glues in and around your cabin don’t react well to water.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
Silicone pot holders can usually be wiped down easily, while cloth pot holders can also be handwashed.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
Will someone get him a towel to wipe down all his sweat?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 July 2025
Clean carpets Using a mix of laundry detergent and water, wipe down the interior with a rag, being careful not to saturate anything---certain glues in and around your cabin don’t react well to water.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 28 July 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 22 Aug. 2025.
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