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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After each use, wipe down the cooktop with a soft cloth and mild glass cleaner, and consider using a cooktop protector mat to prevent scratches.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Keep surfaces dry: Between cleaning sessions, do your best to wipe down wet areas and keep them dry.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Dip a sponge, cloth, or rag into either solution and wipe down the fence to remove debris and stains.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
What’s unique about this Dopp kit is its neoprene material that’s shock-absorbent and water-resistant (read: spill-proof) and easy to wipe down.
—Kayla Becker, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Keep surfaces dry: Between cleaning sessions, do your best to wipe down wet areas and keep them dry.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Dip a sponge, cloth, or rag into either solution and wipe down the fence to remove debris and stains.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
What’s unique about this Dopp kit is its neoprene material that’s shock-absorbent and water-resistant (read: spill-proof) and easy to wipe down.
—Kayla Becker, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
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 22 Nov. 2024.
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