as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Recent Examples of cleaners
Learn about using all-purpose cleaners on glass and some alternatives for the job.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Backed by over 21,000 five-star reviews, the Shark Navigator Lift-Away vacuum is one of the best cleaners on the market.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Volunteering opportunities across each of these platforms are as vast and varied as any other form of travel, from hostels seeking receptionists, cleaners and party promoters, to surf schools in need of teachers, to local families looking for childcare workers.
—Georgiana Ralphs, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Or more specifically, cleaners’ work.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Around that time, Abrams also followed some of TikTok's other grave cleaners, specifically, @ladytaphos, who Abrams touts as the original TikTok grave cleaner.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
In one case, Reeves confronted an intruder in his library, while cleaners found the other days later in his pool.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Additionally, disinfecting surfaces with household cleaners can reduce the risk of viral spread.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Wear gloves when touching household cleaners or chemicals, and do not use acetone nail polish removers.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Backed by over 21,000 five-star reviews, the Shark Navigator Lift-Away vacuum is one of the best cleaners on the market.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Volunteering opportunities across each of these platforms are as vast and varied as any other form of travel, from hostels seeking receptionists, cleaners and party promoters, to surf schools in need of teachers, to local families looking for childcare workers.
—Georgiana Ralphs, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Or more specifically, cleaners’ work.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Around that time, Abrams also followed some of TikTok's other grave cleaners, specifically, @ladytaphos, who Abrams touts as the original TikTok grave cleaner.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
In one case, Reeves confronted an intruder in his library, while cleaners found the other days later in his pool.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Additionally, disinfecting surfaces with household cleaners can reduce the risk of viral spread.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Wear gloves when touching household cleaners or chemicals, and do not use acetone nail polish removers.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaners
soaps
Noun
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But today's dish soaps just don't have that kind of power.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gift suggestions include a cocktail kit, locally made soaps, and stackable bracelets.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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