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

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Recent Examples of cleaner Distillery workers, along with engineers and professional cleaners, are assessing damage to the campus and planning for repairs. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Local businesses hire local vendors, accountants, designers and cleaners. Sarah Travers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Skunk and cat urine odors are removed by this magic cleaner. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025 By comparison, says Elo-Rivera’s office, the median hourly wage in the county for janitors and cleaners is $17.60, and for maids and housekeepers, $18.67. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cleaner
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soap
Noun
  • Hand wash with gentle soap and cold water, avoiding soaking, and use a mesh bag if machine washing is necessary.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • Clean a dehumidifier by emptying and washing the water collection tank once a week with soap and water.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025

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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaner. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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