How to Use nonabrasive in a Sentence

nonabrasive

adjective
  • Scrub away buildup with a nonabrasive sponge and wash in hot, soapy water.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2021
  • Make a paste of baking soda and water to clean the doors with a nonabrasive sponge.
    oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2021
  • Then scrub or wipe vigorously with a nonabrasive pad or cloth, and rinse.
    Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2020
  • Gently scrub with a soft-bristle brush or a nonabrasive scrubbing pad.
    Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2020
  • Glass countertops should be cleaned with a nonabrasive glass cleaner.
    Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, 28 Sep. 2011
  • Use a nonabrasive brush, like a toothbrush, to remove any crumbs between the burner slots.
    Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Wipe counters with a nonabrasive sponge or cloth dipped in warm water and mild dishwashing liquid.
    Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
  • For everyday messes, scrub your stainless steel pans with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge.
    Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Then, dump out the solution and wash the Dutch oven well with hot soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge or dishcloth.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
  • Use only nonabrasive cleaners and sponges or gentle cleaners such as baby wipes or cotton swabs.
    NOLA.com, 7 Oct. 2017
  • Scrub your new pan with a nonabrasive scrub pad under warm, soapy water and dry it very thoroughly with a paper towel or a soft lint-free cloth.
    Laura Duerr, chicagotribune.com, 17 Mar. 2021
  • The next day, pour out the mixture and rub the inside with a nonabrasive scrubbing pad to be certain that everything is dissolved.
    Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2021
  • To avoid damaging your countertop cooker, stick to a soft cloth like microfiber or a nonabrasive sponge when giving the inside a wipe down.
    Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The months of grease and grime came off easily, and since baking soda is nonabrasive, the paint on my kitchen cabinets remained intact.
    Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2021
  • Just clean it as needed using either a nonabrasive cloth or a brush, depending on instructions found in your user manual.
    Southern Living, 16 May 2020
  • Before mounting the picture hanger, clean the wall's surface with a nonabrasive cloth and a solution of warm water and mild dish soap to remove any dirt or oils.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Just be sure to use a nonabrasive microfiber material instead of a sponge, which could cause scratches on your precious cargo carrier.
    Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Graphene's possible health and environmental risks are still being studied, but the dye is nonabrasive, and the flakes are too large to enter human pores, Huang notes.
    Prachi Patel, Scientific American, 16 May 2018
  • The soft, nonabrasive cloth square is embossed with the Apple logo and compatible with most products, including Android devices.
    Dan Patterson, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Chemical exfoliant Chemical exfoliants are nonabrasive methods of skin cell removal.
    Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Despite a proclivity for political activism (naturally, as his father was an Obama appointee and aide), Chance remains remarkably nonabrasive, promoting God-policy over lockstep partisanship.
    Jonathan Rowe, Spin, 24 Aug. 2023

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