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 Acids like vinegar can pit or etch concrete, so stick with pH-neutral or alkaline cleaners. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026 Instead, use a gentler formula like Sprayway’s foaming cleaner, wipe with a soft microfiber cloth, and never apply a solution directly on the surface. — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026 Several council members referenced the recent death of Colleen Coates, a cabin cleaner who died while on the job in September. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026 Or perhaps more of your time will be needed, and so getting a cleaner or enlisting in a healthy meal prep service may be beneficial. — Hanneke Antonelli, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleaner

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soap

Noun

The actor joined the soap in 2014, playing the professional baseball player who later became involved in some of Salem’s biggest romantic and family storylines.

— Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026
The kitchen-area handwash sink didn’t have any way to actually wash hands (no soap) or dry them (no paper towels or blower).

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026