drop cloth

noun

: a protective sheet (such as of cloth or plastic) used especially by painters to cover floors and furniture

Examples of drop cloth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Waterproof drop cloth Towel Instructions How to Clean a Brick Fireplace The steps below are general guidelines for cleaning all fireplaces. —

Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 Reduce your footprint by using cotton shower curtains, repurposing old liners as drop cloths, or considering a switch to a curtain-less shower design. 2. —

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024 Once all items have been removed and the walls and ceilings are fully dusted, lay down drop cloths to catch any drips. Wash the walls: Motherhead recommends using plain warm water for general cleaning and soapy water for walls with stains. —

Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024 The total cost didn’t come to more than $100, including $75 for paint and other supplies, like drop cloths. —

Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drop cloth

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