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 Rinse Soap Residue When cleaning your cabinets, make sure to rinse any cleaner or soap well. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026 With water staying cleaner for longer, your flowers stay fresher for longer, too. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 The Little Green Mini stands out from other cleaners because while mighty, its small footprint makes storage easy. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 Then every few months wash your hands and apply a leather cleaner with a soft rag. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleaner

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soap

Noun

Rinse your hands with clean water to remove any loose debris, apply enough soap to make a good lather, and scrub all surfaces, including between fingers, under fingernails and above wrists.

— Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
For soap scum, Williams likes to spray peroxide directly on it and then spread a light layer of baking soda over the top.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026