Definition of cleanernext
as in soap
a substance used for cleaning a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners

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Recent Examples of cleaner Run your steam cleaner along the caulk, and then mix soap and white vinegar and use the mixture to scrub the surface. Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 28 June 2026 Beiranvand would wake up to find coins left beside him by passers-by, money which would supplement his part-time work which ranged from being a street cleaner to shifts in a dressmaking factory and, later, in a carwash. Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 June 2026 Spray your microfiber cloth with glass cleaner and gently buff the surface for a streak-free finish. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 Another poop nugget was left next to toilet bowl cleaner in the bathroom. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleaner
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soap
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  • The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department advised anyone bitten or scratched by a bat or other wild animal to promptly clean the wound with soap and water, then contact a physician or go to the emergency room.
    Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The space had hosted ABC soap All My Children for a run as well as several Netflix productions for shoots, including sitcom Lady Dynamite and sketch comedy W/ Bob & David.
    Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026

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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaner. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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