How to Use scrubber in a Sentence

scrubber

noun
  • She got a job as a pot scrubber.
  • The scrubbers will reduce the power plant's sulfur emissions.
  • If that doesn’t do the trick, reach for the chain mail scrubber.
    Samantha Rees, Vogue, 8 May 2021
  • Plus, there’s a scrubber on the front of the mop head to dislodge tough spots and gunk.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023
  • That’s why the No. 1 job in the near future will be a gunk scrubber.
    Sam Weiner, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2021
  • Just make a ball of it and use your tongs to turn it into a scrubber.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 6 June 2017
  • With that said, the unit does have a scrubber brush at the end, which is detachable from the mop pad.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Rinse and scrub with a brush or plastic scrubber, no soap.
    Marni Jameson | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, 27 Oct. 2020
  • The scrubbers are super cheap, so grab a box and try it yourself.
    Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 18 July 2018
  • According to the brand, the spin scrubber can run for up to 90 minutes on a full charge.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • In the morning, use a sponge or scrubber to scrub off the baking soda.
    Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 3 Aug. 2020
  • Rub the glasses with a plastic scrubber, rinse and dry well by hand.
    Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2021
  • If dry wiping doesn’t get the pan clean, use a scrubber and some water.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 3 June 2019
  • One of the absolute best features of the beard trimmer is the skin scrubber.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 3 Aug. 2022
  • For a small amount of rust, just scour it with a scrubber and water like normal and rub with oil.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Caroline Spiegel drags her mouse and pulls the audio scrubber from left to right on the screen.
    Wired, 14 Nov. 2019
  • The scrubber kit comes with a wall mount and four brush heads that are made from durable, anti-scratch bristles.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The floor scrubber looks like something an employee would ride around the store to clean floors.
    Austin Fuller, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Nov. 2019
  • This scrubber is perfect for getting rid of the build up, as well as cleaning the hair trap, and the tiles throughout the rest of the shower.
    Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
  • Shoppers are loving this spin scrubber, with over 2,000 users adding it to their cart this month.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Once you’re done mopping, use the brush side of this dirt scrubber to help scrape loose debris out of the microfiber cloth and into the garbage.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2023
  • Read on to check out all the best electric spin scrubbers that are on sale at Amazon today.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
  • If something is a bit tough to get off the pan, Wing may switch from a sponge to either a plastic or chain mail scrubber.
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 11 May 2023
  • Read on to see even more Amazon deals on electric spin scrubbers.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
  • During cleanup, turn a piece of foil into a pan scrubber by crumpling it up.
    Kristi Valentini, Redbook, 13 July 2017
  • No need to shower first, just massage your skin with the scrubber side, then apply your tan with the other.
    Lexy Lebsack, refinery29.com, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Spin scrubbers are beloved by tile owners and deep cleaners alike.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2024
  • The Buddha chewed sticks into fluffy-ended scrubbers to clean his teeth.
    National Geographic, 14 June 2019
  • Once fully charged, the spin scrubber can operate for up to 90 minutes at a time.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Power plants installed scrubbers to capture the pollutant, and over the next 40 years, sulfur dioxide concentrations in the U.S. decreased by about 95%.
    Alexander E. Gates, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2024

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