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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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 However, the next level up for $18, includes vacuuming and wiping down your dash and inside doors. —

Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025 Public health authorities have already banned people from using leaf blowers to clean up ash because of the inhalation risk, and are advising returning residents to wipe down countertops and other surfaces, and to use a mop to remove ash from floors, instead of a vacuum. —

Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 Make sure to wipe down the control panel and handles with your damp cloth as well. —

Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for wipe down