wipe down
phrasal verb
wiped down; wiping down; wipes down
: to clean (a surface) by rubbing it with a cloth
He wiped down the counters with a wet cloth.
I wiped the car down with a towel.
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A couple of times per day, just wipe down the faucets with a paper towel and soap.
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
For leather, remove the laces and soak them in warm water with baking soda, while wiping down the shoes’ exterior with a damp or soapy cloth.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Take a damp cloth and wipe down any arms, chains, or brackets on the fixture.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
How To Properly Clean Your Coffee Maker Cleaning The Kitchen Floor First
Start with the dishes, wipe down cabinets and appliances, clean the counters, and then clean up anything that has fallen onto the floor.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
For leather, remove the laces and soak them in warm water with baking soda, while wiping down the shoes’ exterior with a damp or soapy cloth.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Take a damp cloth and wipe down any arms, chains, or brackets on the fixture.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
How To Properly Clean Your Coffee Maker Cleaning The Kitchen Floor First
Start with the dishes, wipe down cabinets and appliances, clean the counters, and then clean up anything that has fallen onto the floor.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wipe down
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“Wipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20down. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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