as in cleans
to remove the dirt from
deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap
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The facility, which would be a double unit, cleans after each use and deep cleans every hour, and is set to be open year-round.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Debra Johnson, Merry Maids' home cleaning expert, recommends a mild cleaner such as Take It For Granite, a spray that safely cleans granite countertops, floors, and shower walls.—
Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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The corridor has major safety issues, such as speeding and treacherous turns out of strip malls.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The link allows fans to sign up with a phone number and email to receive future updates — a direct line to whatever KM6 turns out to be.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Deterges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterges. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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