as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Recent Examples of cleaners
How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Commercial grout cleaners can be more effective than DIY solutions since these cleaners have a higher concentration of penetrating chemicals.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
After use, the cleaning cap can be attached to rinse the brush head and hose with one button, helping reduce the leftover grime that can make compact carpet cleaners unpleasant to store.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
The use of these suction cleaners ensures that none of the 700,000 or so toxic micro-hairs found on each caterpillar escape.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
In one case, Reeves confronted an intruder in his library, while cleaners found the other days later in his pool.
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Russ Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Additionally, disinfecting surfaces with household cleaners can reduce the risk of viral spread.
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David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
Wear gloves when touching household cleaners or chemicals, and do not use acetone nail polish removers.
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Carrie Madormo, Rn,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
Some cleaners can target specific issues.
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Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
20 Dec. 2024
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Commercial grout cleaners can be more effective than DIY solutions since these cleaners have a higher concentration of penetrating chemicals.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
After use, the cleaning cap can be attached to rinse the brush head and hose with one button, helping reduce the leftover grime that can make compact carpet cleaners unpleasant to store.
—
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
The use of these suction cleaners ensures that none of the 700,000 or so toxic micro-hairs found on each caterpillar escape.
—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 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
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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Plus, oil soaps, like Murphy's Oil Soap, leave behind a protective later, which can help keep your cabinet clean longer.
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Some all-purpose cleaners are formulated with soaps, oils, and other ingredients to cut through grease and grime.
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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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