as in cleaning
to remove the dirt from
deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap
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The cleaning tips will be similar.—
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Architectural Digest,
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Consider cleaning under your sink every three to four months.—
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31 Oct. 2025
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“Deterging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterging. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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