How to Use cleaner in a Sentence

cleaner

noun
  • He recommends using baking soda as a general household cleaner.
  • Many toothbrushes now come equipped with a tongue cleaner on the back of the brush head.
    Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 28 June 2023
  • To clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth and a mild cleaner and then dry with a fresh cloth.
    Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023
  • And forget about the union members — I get asked about the strike by people at the dry cleaner!
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Syrup and sunscreen were no match for this leather cleaner.
    Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Pour some of this cleaner into the bowl and use a toilet brush to slosh it around the bowl and scrub up under the rim.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 25 July 2023
  • Even the chefs, masseurs and cleaners who work on the island of Gladden stay on a smaller isle, a short trip away.
    Tristan Rutherford, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2023
  • You might get grossed out by how much dirt and grime this cleaner pulls up from your carpets.
    Condé Nast, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • This four-pack will provide you with enough cleaner to get you through the entire year.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Apr. 2024
  • This is the best bathtub cleaner that doesn’t contain bleach.
    Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2023
  • What Could Be Better When full of liquid cleaner, the mop is a bit heavy to handle.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Wash your table with soap and water, sand the gray spots and apply two coats of cleaner.
    Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Get them a spray mist cleaner that doubles as a microfiber cloth.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Our in-home testers tried out 20 of the most popular at-home carpet cleaners.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2023
  • For good measure, clean your tile and grout one last time using a mild dish soap or tile cleaner.
    Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The story turns on the lonely Ebba, 18, who works as a cleaner at Oslo’s harbour.
    Annika Pham, Variety, 30 Jan. 2024
  • But the best pool cleaner for you depends entirely on your needs.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 13 May 2023
  • What to Consider The price is a bit high compared to other cleaners.
    Alyssa Rotunno, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
  • This carpet cleaner is the top pick on our Best Carpet Cleaners guide.
    Medea Giordano, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The good news is that mildew is pretty easy to clean with your favorite household cleaner, a scrub brush, and some elbow grease.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Put on your favorite rubber gloves and scrub with a heavy-duty cleaner.
    Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 24 Mar. 2023
  • To keep the solid brass frame looking new, apply a brass cleaner as needed.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023
  • And sometimes there are people who serve as staff waiters, cleaners and things like that.
    Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2023
  • That's when a carpet cleaner that can handle pet messes comes in handy.
    goodhousekeeping.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Dilute the Scotts formula by adding 3 cups of water per 1 cup of cleaner.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 26 May 2023
  • The key there is running water (more on this below) and not using any soaps or non-food-safe cleaners.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The smart cleaner connects to your phone and can be controlled via the app, or with voice control via Google Assistant, or Alexa.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Most problems can be solved with a little soap and water and an all-purpose cleaner.
    Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Once, at a London gallery, a cleaner threw away most of a table piece that displayed the aftermath of a picnic.
    Max Norman, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2024
  • From hair tools to bathroom cleaners, this product keeps keeps my under-the-sink area looking tidy.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023

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