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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Maintenance Tip If your oven racks and oven are clean and the racks still aren’t sliding out easily, place a small amount of vegetable oil on a cloth and wipe down the right and left sides of the racks (the portion that comes in contact with the side tracks).
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Aim for a more thorough cleaning each month by removing items and cleaning out drawers and shelves and wiping down seals.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Once Roman launches in late 2026 or early 2027, there will be no opportunity to wipe down a mirror or redo an inspection.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2025
The shelves are sturdy and easy to wipe down and clean.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Aim for a more thorough cleaning each month by removing items and cleaning out drawers and shelves and wiping down seals.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Once Roman launches in late 2026 or early 2027, there will be no opportunity to wipe down a mirror or redo an inspection.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2025
The shelves are sturdy and easy to wipe down and clean.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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