as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Recent Examples of cleaners
The workers hold jobs like wheelchair agents and cabin cleaners employed by third-party vendors.
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Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Robot pool cleaners Pool maintenance has shifted toward cordless, intelligent units that are far more capable than the suction-side cleaners of the past.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Household glass cleaners like Windex are formulated to be more gentle on your windows and other glass surfaces.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Use natural cleaners like baking soda and vinegar to safely remove stains and grime without scratching the surface.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 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
Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Robot pool cleaners Pool maintenance has shifted toward cordless, intelligent units that are far more capable than the suction-side cleaners of the past.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Household glass cleaners like Windex are formulated to be more gentle on your windows and other glass surfaces.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Use natural cleaners like baking soda and vinegar to safely remove stains and grime without scratching the surface.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 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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Children under 5 years old are commonly exposed to cleaning products, makeup, soaps, medications, vitamins and even plants.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Heaf is also refocusing Bath & Body Works on its core categories — including body care, home fragrance, hand soaps and sanitizers, and gift sets — after the firm pursued adjacent ones for several years.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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