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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To avoid damaging your countertop cooker, stick to a soft cloth like microfiber or a nonabrasive sponge when giving the inside a wipe down.
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Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
Be sure to schedule routine deep cleans to inspect equipment and wipe down hard-to-reach surfaces.
—Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
They can be used to wash your dishes or wipe down all your home’s surfaces.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Cleanliness applies here too—put your dirty towels in the used bin, wipe down your mat after use, throw trash in the garbage, etc.
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—Anna Bader, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
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Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
Be sure to schedule routine deep cleans to inspect equipment and wipe down hard-to-reach surfaces.
—Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
They can be used to wash your dishes or wipe down all your home’s surfaces.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Cleanliness applies here too—put your dirty towels in the used bin, wipe down your mat after use, throw trash in the garbage, etc.
4.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 2 Jan. 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 2 Mar. 2025.
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