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 Dishwasher, coffee maker, disposal and more cleaners are also available. ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 If the leather has a sound, finished surface, apply a small amount of pH-balanced leather cleaner to a cloth—never directly to the bag. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026 Priced at $1,499, this robot pool cleaner is a sizable investment, but one that can also free up a ton of your time. John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 Hydrogen peroxide cleaners, however, do break down the tough shells of bacterial spores, lift biofilm off surfaces and work against colds and norovirus that cause digestive distress. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleaner
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soap
Noun
  • Data from Circana shows that during the first half of the year, eaux de parfum saw the strongest performance, though on the other end of the pricing and intensity spectrum, so did ancillary products like soaps, creams and shower gels.
    Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling food.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaner. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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