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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Along with keeping the trash can and refrigerator as clean as possible by wiping down the inside and out, lemon can also combat odors in this space.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
At the end of the night, the mat has been wiped down of the bawdy affair.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Use a sponge or a microfiber cloth dipped in the solution to wipe down the chrome surfaces, paying close attention to areas with grime build-up.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
Turn on music or a podcast and fill a few spare minutes wiping down surfaces, dusting, or putting things away.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
At the end of the night, the mat has been wiped down of the bawdy affair.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Use a sponge or a microfiber cloth dipped in the solution to wipe down the chrome surfaces, paying close attention to areas with grime build-up.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
Turn on music or a podcast and fill a few spare minutes wiping down surfaces, dusting, or putting things away.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
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 5 Nov. 2024.
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