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 Invest in a Steam Cleaner Turley says a portable upholstery steam cleaner can be a fantastic investment for pet owners battling unwanted pet odors. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026 Other businesses that depend on Hollywood activity and expense accounts, like restaurants, hotels and dry cleaners, also suffered. Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026 Police believe the suspects also broke into Station Cleaners, a dry cleaner in the nearby borough of Yardley, on Jan. 4. Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026 Plus, many electric toothbrushes come with tongue cleaners, which is excellent since most bad breath actually comes from the tongue.6 Keeping your tongue clean along with your teeth can help keep bad breath at bay and improve your overall oral hygiene. 5. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 25 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cleaner
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soap
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  • With its grease-cutting ingredients, dish soap will help cut through any greasy film or residue.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Bathrooms come with organic, locally made soaps and bath products.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026

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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaner. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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