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a substance used for cleaning
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Recent Examples of cleaners
Methanol is commonly found in cleaners, windshield wiper fluid, antifreeze and other household products.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Since it’s widely recognized that this area of the plane doesn’t often get much love from cleaners, this genius tech organizer is the best alternative, hooking onto your tray table and providing pockets for your tablet, phone, headphones, and more.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
This also includes natural cleaners like hydrogen peroxide and vinegar.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Today, the Nemo Power Tools product line encompasses underwater drills, rotary hammers, angle grinders, reciprocating saws, impact drivers, hull cleaners, and even a 15,000-lumen underwater floodlight.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Of those who stay, more than eighty per cent work in the informal sector—as domestic servants, street hawkers, porters, cleaners.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Harsh chemicals, such as bleach or glass cleaners that contain ammonia, can damage the protective finish of stainless steel.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 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
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Since it’s widely recognized that this area of the plane doesn’t often get much love from cleaners, this genius tech organizer is the best alternative, hooking onto your tray table and providing pockets for your tablet, phone, headphones, and more.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
This also includes natural cleaners like hydrogen peroxide and vinegar.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Today, the Nemo Power Tools product line encompasses underwater drills, rotary hammers, angle grinders, reciprocating saws, impact drivers, hull cleaners, and even a 15,000-lumen underwater floodlight.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Of those who stay, more than eighty per cent work in the informal sector—as domestic servants, street hawkers, porters, cleaners.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Harsh chemicals, such as bleach or glass cleaners that contain ammonia, can damage the protective finish of stainless steel.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaners
soaps
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The Buzz and Bloom Market includes floral arrangements from Little House of Flowers; candles, soaps and balms from Savage Bee-ches; honey tastings by Encinitas Honey; and beer pourings by Pure Project Brewing.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Located in Sparta, North Carolina, these TikTok-famous soaps are made by a fellow Swiftie.—
Jessica Comstock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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