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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Cleanliness applies here too—put your dirty towels in the used bin, wipe down your mat after use, throw trash in the garbage, etc. 4. —

Anna Bader, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025 Consumers vigorously wiped down all interior surfaces—even groceries—in a desperate attempt to keep themselves and their families safe. —

Rob Lancit, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Becca Crandall and Bentley Rosser of Beck Cleaning and Organization recommend wiping down the inside and outside of your trash cans with disinfectant wipes to remove any remaining food particles. —

Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 Mix gentle soap or mild detergent with warm water and then dampen a soft cloth to wipe down the suitcase exterior, explains Shields. —

Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for wipe down