cleaners

plural of cleaner
as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners

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Recent Examples of cleaners Ryan Marino, the standards development and research manager for the Tile Council of North America, cautions homeowners to stay away from strong acidic cleaners. Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 Considerations Before Getting Started No matter how much the fingerprints frustrate you, never use harsh cleaners or scrubbers on stainless steel. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 Dishwasher, coffee maker, disposal and more cleaners are also available. ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Remove tough stains and dirt Without turning to commercial cleaners, the best at-home solution for dirty grout is a combination of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 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 Examples include temporary office workers, building cleaners and security guards. Paul Osterman, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 Rinse to remove dirt, but skip soap or harsh cleaners, which can kill the good bacteria fermentation depends on. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 Clean granite with mild dish soap, warm water, and a soft cloth; avoid acidic cleaners like vinegar or lemon. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaners
soaps
Noun
  • In France, the hourly cost of TV drama, excluding soaps, rose 66 percent between 2015 and 2024.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • On Sunday, browse regional produce, buffalo milk yogurt, handmade soaps, and more at the open-air Atlantic Beach Farmer’s Market.
    Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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