wipe (something) clean

idiom

1

: to clean (something) by wiping

I wiped the table clean.

2

: to completely remove something from (something) : to remove everything from (something)

—usually used as (be) wiped clean

After the accident, his memory of the day was wiped clean.

Examples of wipe (something) clean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This Step2 water table features two levels, comes with more than a dozen accessories, and is easy for adults to wipe clean. —Christine Luff, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024

The handles are long enough to wear on your shoulder, and the material is easy to wipe clean to keep it looking new. —Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024

The bag passed our durability tests with flying colors: the substantial nylon material never scuffed or tore, and was easy to wipe clean with a damp towel. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024

This best-selling two-piece set is made with thick, transparent PVC material that is easy to wipe clean and reinforced seams for durability. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024

Simply blot spills immediately and wipe clean with a damp cloth. —Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023

The medium size carries the volume of up to 3 regular grocery bags, and the shiny fabric is easy to wipe clean and keeps rain from turning your cardboard egg cartons into a soggy mess. —Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 11 Jan. 2024

Its trunk is also made of natural wood, and the entire thing is simple enough to wipe clean. —Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2024

For all other bands, buckles, and closures, wipe clean with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2023