as in cleaning
to remove the dirt from
deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap
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cleaning
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For 26 years, Wilson worked in his own carpet-cleaning business, available to customers 24/7.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026 -
Chorney was cleaning construction sites and offices across the Lower Mainland, managing client relationships, handling every email, phone call, and quote himself.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Deterging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterging. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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