How to Use the cloth in a Sentence
the cloth
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Wipe down the surface with the cloth.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
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Wring out the cloth and attach it to the mop head.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
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Rinse the cloth and wipe again to remove soap residue.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
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Rinse the cloth and wipe again to remove soap residue.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
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Use heavy stones or twine to secure the cloth in place.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
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Wash the cloth in clean, warm water in the sink and wring it out.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
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Then clean the glass with the cloth and wipe the windows dry with a squeegee.
—Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023
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On the other hand, the cloth seats in many buses are filthy.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Be sure to spritz enough cleaner to dampen the cloth well.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
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Make sure the cloth extends a foot past plantings.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
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Wet a clean white cloth and wring until the cloth is not dripping.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
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Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the ink is transferred.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
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Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the ink is transferred.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
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Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the soil is transferred.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
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Another dress had a knob at the chest with the cloth heaped over it.
—Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Mar. 2023
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Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the stain is transferred.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
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Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the stain is transferred.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
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Make sure the cloth isn't wet enough to drip and ruin your display.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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Use this to get into tight spaces that the cloth alone can’t reach.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
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Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the grass stain is transferred.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
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Be sure to place the cloth on a frame of some type or attach it to stakes over the plants.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 13 July 2024
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Just fold up the cloth board and pack away the checkers when you’re done for an easy clean-up.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
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Blot the stain and keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the stain transfers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
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Drape the cloth over the shrub or lightly wrap the shrub from the top down to bottom.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Rub the oil into the white mark with the cloth, working with the grain of the wood.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
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And don't overlook the cloth brush, which can be used on flat surfaces to dry spills.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2023
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Pour the cleaner into a spray bottle and spray it on the cloth.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Pour the cleaner into a spray bottle and spray it on the cloth.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 30 May 2024
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Dip the cloth in plain water and wet the entire shoe with water.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
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