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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Along with keeping the trash can and refrigerator as clean as possible by wiping down the inside and out, lemon can also combat odors in this space.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
The steel frame is easy to wipe down, and the open design keeps it from trapping fusty odors.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Before wiping down the bodywork, however, pay attention to the water beads that form on the surface.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
When the chairs need to be wiped down, the cushions can be easily removed, and the covers are machine washable.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
The steel frame is easy to wipe down, and the open design keeps it from trapping fusty odors.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Before wiping down the bodywork, however, pay attention to the water beads that form on the surface.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
When the chairs need to be wiped down, the cushions can be easily removed, and the covers are machine washable.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.
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