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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Mix anti-grease dish soap with warm water and wipe down the surface thoroughly.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Soak or wipe down the blades with a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol, or use a solution of one part hydrogen peroxide and one part water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Every three to four months, clear out and wipe down the interior of your fridge.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
The right diapers and creams are a godsend for cleanup, while easy-to-wipe down changing pads and diaper pails make nighttimes a little more seamless.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Soak or wipe down the blades with a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol, or use a solution of one part hydrogen peroxide and one part water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Every three to four months, clear out and wipe down the interior of your fridge.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
The right diapers and creams are a godsend for cleanup, while easy-to-wipe down changing pads and diaper pails make nighttimes a little more seamless.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 14 Oct. 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 Oct. 2025.
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