cleaners

plural of cleaner
as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners

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Recent Examples of cleaners By these definitions, Roombas, and many at-home robotic cleaners, fall under the ban. Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Health insurance was one of the key points in the recent cleaners union negotiations, and paying for health insurance for all employees and their families puts a significant cost on the theatrical productions. Katie North, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 In recent years, the Service Employees International Union 32BJ has pushed for better working conditions for workers at the airport, such as wheelchair agents and cabin cleaners, who work for contractors of American Airlines. Dj Simmons july 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026 Steam-clean with lemon water, wipe spills daily, and avoid mixing cleaners to keep your microwave fresh and safe for cooking. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 This cleaning method is also an environmentally friendly alternative to many commercial microwave cleaners. Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026 Some of the work is physically risky and will require crews being lowered in uspended scaffolds known as swing stages used by window cleaners. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 The volunteers are managers, cleaners, tattoo artists — not geologists or paleontologists. ABC News, 22 July 2026 But the dirty truth is that most spray cleaners can’t kill all of the pathogens on a surface. Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaners
soaps
Noun
  • Avoid using soaps, detergents, or bleach—plain water, vinegar, or baking soda are safer and effective cleaning options.
    Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026
  • Rosemary's needle-like leaves are used to flavor recipes and add fragrance to soaps and essential oils.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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