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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Many people wiped down their groceries and used hand sanitizer to avoid getting the virus from contaminated surfaces. —

Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025 To start, wipe down the wall they will be applied to with a damp washcloth to remove any dirt or dust (don’t forget to check if the wall texture plays well with the decals too!). —

Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024 They can be used wet or dry and are designed to absorb spills, wipe down surfaces and remove dust and debris. —

Nora Colomer, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024 Use a Swedish dish cloth to wipe down the countertop at least once a day, then aim to spruce up cabinet fronts and hardware at least once a week. —

Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for wipe down