as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap
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This also allows access to the interior of the hood, which should be cleaned periodically using a mild detergent.—
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Before cleaning, check the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for specific directions to care for the materials contained in the rug.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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One of the most creative people, turned out to be a f**king piece of sh*t.—
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27 June 2025
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The speaker’s prediction may turn out to be right; those savings are coming entirely at the expense of young workers who took jobs after the tier system was established.—
Jennifer Hochschild,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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“Deterge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterge. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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