plural cleaners
1
a
: one whose work is cleaning
b
: dry cleaner
also
: a dry-cleaning shop
—usually used in plural
2
: a preparation for cleaning
3
: an implement or machine for cleaning
see also take to the cleaners
Examples of cleaner in a Sentence
He recommends using baking soda as a general household cleaner.
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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In addition, the company offers indoor air quality systems, including the electronic air cleaners and HEPA air cleaners that can be useful for those with allergy issues, and the Biocide Chamber UV lamps that also help reduce molds and mildews.
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Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
This three-ingredient, DIY stainless steel cleaner is an eco-friendly and affordable alternative to commercial cleaners that still delivers impressive results.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Apply your cleaner onto the scratch and then take your cloth to buff it out by working in circles, following the grain.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Eggo waffles now come with more protein, Shark's launched a new cordless cleaner and Gain's got new scent boosters to keep your laundry smelling fresh.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
This three-ingredient, DIY stainless steel cleaner is an eco-friendly and affordable alternative to commercial cleaners that still delivers impressive results.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Apply your cleaner onto the scratch and then take your cloth to buff it out by working in circles, following the grain.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Eggo waffles now come with more protein, Shark's launched a new cordless cleaner and Gain's got new scent boosters to keep your laundry smelling fresh.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cleaner
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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleaner. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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cleaner
noun
clean·er
ˈklē-nər 
1
: one whose work is cleaning
2
: a substance used for cleaning
3
: a device or machine for cleaning
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