Thesaurus results for CLEANER

cleaner

noun

ˈklē-nər

Definition of cleaner

as in soap

a substance used for cleaning a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners

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Recent Examples of cleaner But the dirty truth is that most spray cleaners can’t kill all of the pathogens on a surface. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 July 2026 Frequent cleaning by wet-dusting and wet-mopping hard surfaces such as floors and tables with plain water or gentle cleaners can keep indoor air cleaner. — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 Never mix chlorine bleach with other household cleaners, as this may result in the formation of harmful, toxic gases that can be dangerous to breathe in. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026 Instead, the agency recommends staying indoors, limiting outdoor activity, reducing physical exertion and using HEPA air cleaners when smoke levels are elevated. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleaner

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soap

Noun

The packages include food staples like rice, beans and cooking oil, as well as other items like soap, water purification tablets and solar lamps.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Deaton notes that the best course of action for smaller infestations is to prune out the affected area to prevent the pests from spreading and treat the plant with insecticidal soap or a blast of soapy water.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 21 July 2026