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 For dark or tougher stains, use a mild household cleaner like Pine-Sol, making sure to dilute the product and use it as directed on the package. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026 His advice is to skip harsh commercial cleaners, which can cause serious damage to the appliance. Olivia Laborde, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Spray the faucet, sink, and countertops with a multipurpose cleaner, then scrub thoroughly. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026 Prep and Rinse the Windows Use your garden hose to give each window a gentle rinse before applying cleaner. Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleaner
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soap
Noun
  • Hill had been sent out for a role in 1987 on the soap Santa Barbara, only to learn upon arrival that the part was a Nicaraguan nun.
    E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Spanish bluebells contain saponins, which smell and taste like soap, as well as poisonous cardiac glycosides.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaner. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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