Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
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From cleansers and toners to serums and sunscreens, these products have delivered real results, smart formulations, and lasting innovation.—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026 Briceno recommends cleaning your lips with a gentle, nondrying cleanser (his go-to is Purdori Natural Cleanser) to start.—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026 How can this essential cleanser degrease kitchen appliances?—Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026 That means swapping out face washes with active ingredients for a gentle cleanser.—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of cleanser was
before the 12th century