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.

Examples of wipe down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After waiting a bit, carefully remove the bowl, and with a cloth dipped in the mixture, gently wipe down the interior surfaces, including the turntable. Use a damp cloth to wipe the microwave clean and then dry it with a cloth. —Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024

One mom who tested this humidifier put the water tank and tray in her dishwasher once a week and wiped down the remaining parts. —Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 15 July 2024

Again, this is also a great time to wipe down and dry your lightbulb with a soft cloth for improved brightness. —Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024

Dust the outer edges of your books and items: Using a dry cloth, wipe down all outside edges of your books—the tops, bottoms, and sides—to remove any dust that's settled on top of them or in between covers. —Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024