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 Harsh cleaners and aggressive scrubbing can damage these surfaces. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Similarly, steer clear of overly strong cleaners that can degrade finishes over time. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 For stubborn dirt, wipe with a slightly damp cloth, but avoid soaking the wood or using cleaners that could damage its aged finish. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026 Inside a plane, workers can be exposed to harsh cleaners as well as bodily fluids and other contaminants left by passengers. ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 So cleaners to play cleaners, academics to play scientists, even criminals and former KGB agents to play their Soviet equivalents. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 His advice is to skip harsh commercial cleaners, which can cause serious damage to the appliance. Olivia Laborde, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Start with high surfaces and let cleaners sit on tough spots to save time and effort. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026 Most worked to serve the city's elites as guards, cleaners, tailors and butchers. Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaners
soaps
Noun
  • In all, 20 companies (19 wholesalers and one retailer) sold the soaps in North Carolina, Mississippi, North Dakota, Nebraska, Maryland, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Texas, and Washington.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Combine with abrasive soaps or products containing alcohol, benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, sulfur or tretinoin.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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