as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Recent Examples of cleaners
While most of us know about laundry, decluttering, and scrubbing the bathroom, there are some tasks that even the most ardent cleaners may overlook.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Robotic vacuum cleaners and electric floor cleaners always end up in thrift stores after being unused in a home, and are usually priced low enough to take a chance on at the thrift store.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Manual cleaners last longer, cost less, and don’t break mid-task.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
The best bedpans This extra-large bedpan provides a nonstick surface that is easy to clean with everyday household cleaners.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
During the attack, Revuckas also stabbed the Morales' dog between the eyes, and started a fire in the kitchen by placing household items on the stove, dousing them with sanitizer and household cleaners, and setting everything on fire.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Open your kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to let warmer air circulate around the plumbing, but be sure to move any harmful cleaners or other household chemicals out of the reach of children or pets.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 22 Jan. 2026
Professional carpet cleaners use powerful machines designed to penetrate deep into carpet fibers, effectively removing not only hair but also dirt and allergens.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Then, keep scrolling to see similar carpet cleaners below.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Robotic vacuum cleaners and electric floor cleaners always end up in thrift stores after being unused in a home, and are usually priced low enough to take a chance on at the thrift store.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Manual cleaners last longer, cost less, and don’t break mid-task.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
The best bedpans This extra-large bedpan provides a nonstick surface that is easy to clean with everyday household cleaners.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
During the attack, Revuckas also stabbed the Morales' dog between the eyes, and started a fire in the kitchen by placing household items on the stove, dousing them with sanitizer and household cleaners, and setting everything on fire.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Open your kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to let warmer air circulate around the plumbing, but be sure to move any harmful cleaners or other household chemicals out of the reach of children or pets.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 22 Jan. 2026
Professional carpet cleaners use powerful machines designed to penetrate deep into carpet fibers, effectively removing not only hair but also dirt and allergens.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Then, keep scrolling to see similar carpet cleaners below.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaners
soaps
Noun
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For Slezak, adjusting back to the pages and pages of dialogue that comes with soaps as a learning curve.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other winners are first-timers, including L’Oréal, which nudged Procter & Gamble off the throne in the soaps and cosmetics category.—
Matthew Heimer,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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