as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Recent Examples of cleaners
According to officials, the last few years have been spent preparing the concourse to permanently reopen by increasing staffs of cleaners and transit police as well as implementing improvements to cameras, gates and signage.
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Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Some cleaners like bleach can break down and degrade caulk, so stick to gentler, safer, non-toxic options that kill mold spores, like vinegar or hydrogen peroxide.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
This is especially the case in smaller bathrooms with poor ventilation, where strong commercial cleaners can become overwhelming pretty quickly, or in homes with pets, young children, or people with asthma.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
In addition to best-sellers, some of Amazon Prime Day’s best deals are expected to be on big-ticket items like cooling quilts and comforters, robot vacuums, and pool cleaners.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
What Gatsby's humanoid robot cleaning service does Gatsby describes itself as an on-demand cleaning service in San Francisco that uses humanoid robots instead of human cleaners.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The workers in attendance hold jobs like attending to unaccompanied minors, wheelchair agents and cabin cleaners.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Here are four sweet deals on pool cleaners from budget to luxe.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
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
Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Some cleaners like bleach can break down and degrade caulk, so stick to gentler, safer, non-toxic options that kill mold spores, like vinegar or hydrogen peroxide.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
This is especially the case in smaller bathrooms with poor ventilation, where strong commercial cleaners can become overwhelming pretty quickly, or in homes with pets, young children, or people with asthma.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
In addition to best-sellers, some of Amazon Prime Day’s best deals are expected to be on big-ticket items like cooling quilts and comforters, robot vacuums, and pool cleaners.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
What Gatsby's humanoid robot cleaning service does Gatsby describes itself as an on-demand cleaning service in San Francisco that uses humanoid robots instead of human cleaners.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The workers in attendance hold jobs like attending to unaccompanied minors, wheelchair agents and cabin cleaners.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Here are four sweet deals on pool cleaners from budget to luxe.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaners
soaps
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Do not use soaps with synthetic ingredients, such as common dish soap, to clean your bird bath, as the chemicals can strip the oils off the bird's feathers.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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Fresh flowers and veggies, artisanal breads and pastries, soaps and candles, live music and more can be found this summer at the Downtown Elgin Market, which returns for the season on June 5.—
Annie Alleman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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