as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Recent Examples of cleaners
This is one of the best garbage disposal cleaners available.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Avoid using vinegar and other acidic cleaners to clean glass doors in showers with natural stone because the acidity can etch or damage the finish.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
As consumer concern around microplastics grows, Blueland has made a name for itself by eschewing single-use plastic packaging for its eco-friendly cleaning products, which include detergents, spray cleaners, and hand soaps.
—Don Steinberg, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
The backstretch held the stables and the people whose hands made sure the horses were ready for the big day—the night watchmen, the hot walkers, the stall cleaners, the grooms, many of them Black.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling to check out more floor cleaners.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Avoid using vinegar and other acidic cleaners to clean glass doors in showers with natural stone because the acidity can etch or damage the finish.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
As consumer concern around microplastics grows, Blueland has made a name for itself by eschewing single-use plastic packaging for its eco-friendly cleaning products, which include detergents, spray cleaners, and hand soaps.
—Don Steinberg, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
The backstretch held the stables and the people whose hands made sure the horses were ready for the big day—the night watchmen, the hot walkers, the stall cleaners, the grooms, many of them Black.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling to check out more floor cleaners.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaners
soaps
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As consumer concern around microplastics grows, Blueland has made a name for itself by eschewing single-use plastic packaging for its eco-friendly cleaning products, which include detergents, spray cleaners, and hand soaps.—
Don Steinberg,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
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In general, these types of radio soaps are usually well-researched during the development phase, taking into account the local context, pretesting storylines and scripts, and getting feedback from listener forums.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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