as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Recent Examples of cleaners
Good ol' soap and water is very effective at cleaning dirty floors, and there are many specialty cleaners on the market.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
As more consumers try to cut down on plastic waste, start-ups and big brands are hoping to usher in a new age of refillable household cleaners.
—New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Methanol is commonly found in cleaners, windshield wiper fluid, antifreeze and other household products.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Low-wage service workers, including cleaners, janitors, security guards, cafeteria workers and other staffers who keep buildings operating, are often out of luck.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 7 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
Some cleaners can target specific issues.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
As more consumers try to cut down on plastic waste, start-ups and big brands are hoping to usher in a new age of refillable household cleaners.
—New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Methanol is commonly found in cleaners, windshield wiper fluid, antifreeze and other household products.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Low-wage service workers, including cleaners, janitors, security guards, cafeteria workers and other staffers who keep buildings operating, are often out of luck.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 7 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
Some cleaners can target specific issues.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaners
soaps
Noun
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Each box contains peppermint, Iowa pine, snowdrop, and gingerbread soaps, and their scents and colors are perfectly seasonal without being overtly holiday.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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The four fragrances will be available to purchase in a wide assortment, including three-wick candles, fine fragrance mists, body creams, body washes, foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer sprays, laundry care, decor and wallflowers.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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