Definition of cleanernext
as in soap
a substance used for cleaning a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners

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Recent Examples of cleaner Deadline hears that the number of contract cleaners at the BBC’s London headquarters will be slashed by 70% from 31 to nine, according to unhappy insiders. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026 For example, most of Asia’s naphtha – a chemical used in paints and cleaners comes – through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services. David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026 Baking Soda as a Coffee-Maker Cleaner Yes, the baking soda in your pantry can be used as an easy, safe alternative to costly commercial cleaners. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026 One caveat here is to follow the manufacturer's instructions since some products, like foaming cleaners, are designed for application directly on the surface. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleaner
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soap
Noun
  • And don’t forget the basics like dish soap and scrub brushes.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
  • And hand sanitizers, shampoos and liquid soaps smell good and can be confused for water or milk.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026

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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaner. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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