as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Recent Examples of cleaners
Beshear, a former state attorney general, noted that many other items already contain warning labels, including cosmetics, personal hygiene products and household cleaners.
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Dixon says to stick to multiuse tools, cleaners, and good ol’ soap and water to get these jobs done, while also doing your best to clean on a regular schedule.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Our editors tested over a dozen shower cleaners to find the ones that are most effective at removing soap scum and water stains.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Chemical drain cleaners are harsh and damage pipes over time.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
Considerations Before Getting Started Don’t use harsh chemicals and cleaners like ammonia, bleach, steel wool pads, or abrasive scrubbers or brushes on stainless steel finishes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
The Health Effects of VOCs Because VOCs are toxic gases released by a range of common household products (think paint, furniture, cleaners), exposure to these airborne chemicals can cause a range of health problems, both short- and long-term.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 Mar. 2026
In fact, most of the positions described in this article fall into the same category as not hiring replacement city beach restroom cleaners — very modest substantive money savings and maximum penalizing of the public.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Cordless robot cleaners have attempted to solve this issue but many of them come with their own set of compromises.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Dixon says to stick to multiuse tools, cleaners, and good ol’ soap and water to get these jobs done, while also doing your best to clean on a regular schedule.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Our editors tested over a dozen shower cleaners to find the ones that are most effective at removing soap scum and water stains.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Chemical drain cleaners are harsh and damage pipes over time.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
Considerations Before Getting Started Don’t use harsh chemicals and cleaners like ammonia, bleach, steel wool pads, or abrasive scrubbers or brushes on stainless steel finishes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
The Health Effects of VOCs Because VOCs are toxic gases released by a range of common household products (think paint, furniture, cleaners), exposure to these airborne chemicals can cause a range of health problems, both short- and long-term.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 Mar. 2026
In fact, most of the positions described in this article fall into the same category as not hiring replacement city beach restroom cleaners — very modest substantive money savings and maximum penalizing of the public.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Cordless robot cleaners have attempted to solve this issue but many of them come with their own set of compromises.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaners
soaps
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Add into the mix consistent hand-washing, doing the dishes with harsh soaps, and something as mundane as getting gel nail polish cured with a UV light?—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Phthalates also help lubricate substances and carry fragrances in personal care products, including deodorants; nail polishes; perfumes; hair gels, sprays or shampoos; soaps; and body lotions.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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