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a substance used for cleaning
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Recent Examples of cleaners
The chemical is a solvent used in break cleaners, adhesives, dry cleaning and in industrial settings.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Instead, use hard-surface bathroom cleaners that are bleach-free for the safest results.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Check if the drip pans are removable and safe for soaking or scrubbing, as some materials can scratch or warp with harsh cleaners or abrasive pads, according to Stein.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Just don’t mix different cleaners together or spray them on the same surface at the same time, as doing so can release toxic gases that can cause serious illnesses or even death.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 27 Nov. 2024
Cleanse Gently There are times for cleaners packed with potent acids; a drought isn’t one of them.
—Taylore Glynn, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Best Amazon vacuum deals Vacuum cleaners are another great Black Friday purchase, and the online giant is serving up a ton of markdowns on high-tech brands like Shark, Bissell and Dyson.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Natural cleaners, such as vinegar and baking soda, may be safe, but anything with chemical ingredients should be stored elsewhere.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
While most of us know about laundry, decluttering, and scrubbing the bathroom, there are some tasks that even the most ardent cleaners may overlook.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Instead, use hard-surface bathroom cleaners that are bleach-free for the safest results.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Check if the drip pans are removable and safe for soaking or scrubbing, as some materials can scratch or warp with harsh cleaners or abrasive pads, according to Stein.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Just don’t mix different cleaners together or spray them on the same surface at the same time, as doing so can release toxic gases that can cause serious illnesses or even death.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 27 Nov. 2024
Cleanse Gently There are times for cleaners packed with potent acids; a drought isn’t one of them.
—Taylore Glynn, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Best Amazon vacuum deals Vacuum cleaners are another great Black Friday purchase, and the online giant is serving up a ton of markdowns on high-tech brands like Shark, Bissell and Dyson.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Natural cleaners, such as vinegar and baking soda, may be safe, but anything with chemical ingredients should be stored elsewhere.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
While most of us know about laundry, decluttering, and scrubbing the bathroom, there are some tasks that even the most ardent cleaners may overlook.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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