wipe down
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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This age-old miracle tool will cut down on your cleaning time and reduce the effort of wiping down your shower doors.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
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, 16 June 2026
Don't put too much pressure while wiping down or scrubbing.
—Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
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, 16 June 2026
Don't put too much pressure while wiping down or scrubbing.
—Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
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 21 Jun. 2026.
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