as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
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Cream of Tartar & Lemon Juice Paste Like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, cream of tartar and lemon shockingly has cleaning and brightening properties that are effective for lifting dirt and stains off grout lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Several schools in Yuba County were on lockdown Thursday for what turned out to be a swatting call received at Yuba Gardens Intermediate School.—
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9 Jan. 2026
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At Jaime’s Local Seafood Shack This food truck turns out delicious sandwiches, tacos, and seafood baskets, plus surprising dishes like Alligator and Jalapeno Bites.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Deterge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterge. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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