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 Debra Johnson, Merry Maids’ home cleaning expert, recommends a mild cleaner such as Take It For Granite, a spray that safely cleans granite countertops, floors, and shower walls. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 Wear gloves to protect your skin from any cleaners used, and make sure your ladder is steady. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 Enzyme cleaners are widely available at grocery stores, home improvement stores, pet supply retailers, and online. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 Before picking her up at the airport, Hall purchased gun cleaner, 50 feet of rope, Lume spray deodorant, and sturdy, nylon, parachute cord at a Gainesville Walmart. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleaner

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soap

Noun

Food spills usually require soap and water, not harsh chemicals that may pose health risks.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
In the early 1960s, he was cast in the single-season CBS daytime soap Our Five Daughters — which debuted a year after the sitcom My Three Sons — beginning a string of roles in serials for Cypher.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026