as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap
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Her goal in including hygiene items and cleaning supplies in the pantry is to ensure families don’t need to choose between nutrition and other forms of self-care, Ortega said.—
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Depending on how often your household uses your microwave, the inside should be cleaned at least once a week with dish soap and hot water on a microfiber cloth.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Still, both Raz and Indig wonder if the podium results would have turned out differently if their team was allowed in the country.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Indeed, access to the VW Group’s materiel and finances turned out to be exactly what Lamborghini needed to thrive.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Deterge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterge. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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