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 Don't use a power or pressure cleaner to do this. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 2 May 2026 Extraction Vacuums Extraction vacuums, including wet/dry vacs and carpet and upholstery cleaners, use suction to clean up wet spills and extract cleaning solutions from fabrics during deep cleaning. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026 That's where vacuum suction or ultrasonic cleaners come in. Parker Hall, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2026 Treating everything with one all-purpose cleaner often means the toughest stains barely budge while the rest of the surface looks fine. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleaner
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soap
Noun
  • Harmon left the soap in 1978, but returned in the early 1990s to play a lawyer representing Cathy’s rival Viki Lord.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • Stick to mild dish soaps to clean your cast iron skillet.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026

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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaner. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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