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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Simply spray on the floor and wipe down with a damp mop or cloth.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
For minor stains, a quick wipe down with dish soap and water usually does the trick.
—Melissa Maria, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
The interior is easy to wipe down in the instance that a toiletry product spills, and the two side pockets are the ideal size to store anything from a toothbrush to medicine bottles.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
Pro tip: Remember to wipe down your tub or shower afterward to avoid any slippery mishaps.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
For minor stains, a quick wipe down with dish soap and water usually does the trick.
—Melissa Maria, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
The interior is easy to wipe down in the instance that a toiletry product spills, and the two side pockets are the ideal size to store anything from a toothbrush to medicine bottles.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
Pro tip: Remember to wipe down your tub or shower afterward to avoid any slippery mishaps.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wipe down
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“Wipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20down. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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