How to Use cleanliness in a Sentence

cleanliness

noun
  • The cleanliness is not as good.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Fourie takes pride in cleanliness.
    Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
  • That is not about cleanliness; that is about respect, or in this case, a lack of it.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
  • This is not a matter of cleanliness.
    Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • Her use of a toilet brush to maintain the cleanliness of her tub was savvy.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
  • The best way to pack flats is to first ensure the cleanliness of the rest of your travel wardrobe.
    Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2023
  • There’s little of that cleanliness here.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
  • With that said, cat litter is only as good as the cleanliness of the litter box.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
  • There's no need choose between style and cleanliness as long as this doormat is available.
    Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Minsk, which takes pride in its cleanliness, is tidy, with a modern city center.
    Valerie Hopkins, BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2023
  • Houses were inspected for cleanliness and to check for home brew.
    WIRED, 15 July 2023
  • Many users focused their attention on the cleanliness of the seats.
    Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
  • But cleanliness alone won’t ensure that dairy products are safe, Lucey said.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 20 July 2023
  • Wipe down surfaces and clean crumbs to maintain cleanliness and prevent pests.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Cruise ships are known for norovirus outbreaks, but cleanliness scores aren’t directly tied to them.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Longtin stresses that cleanliness is most important on the day of an open house or any showing.
    Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Some of the complaints about staffing include cleanliness and dogs getting walked only once a week.
    Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
  • When not in use, a blade cover is included for safety and cleanliness.
    Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022
  • But for how much use these bottles are getting, are they being washed enough to maintain cleanliness?
    Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
  • Look around at the freshness of other dishes on display, and the cleanliness of the store's prep area.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • More than half said the city still needed to work on safety, crime, cleanliness and vandalism.
    Kale Williams, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Hygiene is key This should go without saying but, do not skimp on your cleanliness.
    Mikelle Street, Them., 1 Oct. 2025
  • The loyal are drawn to the chain's plethora of food options and award-winning cleanliness.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Bed bugs don’t care so much about cleanliness or lack thereof; they are mainly attracted to warmth and blood.
    Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Its chill and purity mirrors the crystalline cleanliness of a snowy day.
    Jordan MacKay, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Shelf liners aid in your kitchen’s overall cleanliness by keeping crumbs and spills off your shelves’ surfaces.
    Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2023
  • With so much emphasis on cleanliness in the wake of a global pandemic, germs and dirt are top of mind.
    Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2024
  • And cleanliness won’t matter if your car’s shiny paint becomes dull from swirl marks left behind from cleaning the wrong way.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
  • This satisfying tactic works in any size space and exudes a sense of cleanliness and old charm.
    Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • The trusty wet/dry vacuum is a cornerstone of garage cleanliness.
    Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 15 July 2023

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