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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Wipe Down Countertops Take a minute to wipe down all countertop surfaces at the end of the day.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Typically, the milking process has standards to wipe down udders and equipment before milking begins.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Then, use your scrubbing brush to wipe down the tank walls, taking care not to disturb the internal parts like the fill valve and flush valve.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Both the canopy and car seat are easy to clean, either with a machine wash or a quick wipe down.
—Ashleigh Morley, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Typically, the milking process has standards to wipe down udders and equipment before milking begins.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Then, use your scrubbing brush to wipe down the tank walls, taking care not to disturb the internal parts like the fill valve and flush valve.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Both the canopy and car seat are easy to clean, either with a machine wash or a quick wipe down.
—Ashleigh Morley, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Wipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20down. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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