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 Harsh cleaners and aggressive scrubbing can damage these surfaces. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Similarly, steer clear of overly strong cleaners that can degrade finishes over time. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 Harsh cleaners and abrasive tools can scratch or damage the sensitive blue enamel finish. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 13 Sep. 2026 For stubborn dirt, wipe with a slightly damp cloth, but avoid soaking the wood or using cleaners that could damage its aged finish. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026 Inside a plane, workers can be exposed to harsh cleaners as well as bodily fluids and other contaminants left by passengers. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 So cleaners to play cleaners, academics to play scientists, even criminals and former KGB agents to play their Soviet equivalents. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 His advice is to skip harsh commercial cleaners, which can cause serious damage to the appliance. — Olivia Laborde, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Most worked to serve the city's elites as guards, cleaners, tailors and butchers. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaners
soaps
Noun
  • In addition, the hotel donates recycled soaps and toiletries to those in need at the Jongno-gu Welfare Center.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Anthropologie Sometimes the smallest tokens make the biggest impacts — case in point, this set of little ghost soaps for your guest bathroom.
    — Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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