wipe (something) clean
idiom
1
: to clean (something) by wiping
I wiped the table clean.
2
: to completely remove something from (something) : to remove everything from (something)
—usually used as (be) wiped clean
After the accident, his memory of the day was wiped clean.
Examples of wipe (something) clean in a Sentence
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These nylon-polyester cubes (made from Cotopaxi’s textile scraps) are also easy to wipe clean and throw in the wash.
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Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
Like any good piece of outdoor furniture should, this hanging chair is easy to wipe clean, quick to dry, and requires little to no upkeep.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Some cotton aprons are wax-coated for a waterproof outer layer that’s easy to wipe clean without compromising washability.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Plus, the water-resistant nylon is easy to wipe clean in the event that a shampoo bottle spills.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
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Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
Like any good piece of outdoor furniture should, this hanging chair is easy to wipe clean, quick to dry, and requires little to no upkeep.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Some cotton aprons are wax-coated for a waterproof outer layer that’s easy to wipe clean without compromising washability.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Plus, the water-resistant nylon is easy to wipe clean in the event that a shampoo bottle spills.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wipe (something) clean
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“Wipe (something) clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20%28something%29%20clean. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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