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a substance used for cleaning
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Recent Examples of cleaners
In one case, Reeves confronted an intruder in his library, while cleaners found the other days later in his pool.
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Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Not all cleaners are appropriate for cleaning kitchen cabinets.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
Additionally, disinfecting surfaces with household cleaners can reduce the risk of viral spread.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Some cleaners can target specific issues.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
Wear gloves when touching household cleaners or chemicals, and do not use acetone nail polish removers.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Ammonia is a common ingredient in drain cleaners and sodium hypochlorite is the active ingredient in bleach that kills bacteria, viruses and fungi.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
The former is broader and applies to cleaners, while the latter is specifically used for disinfectants and sanitizers.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
There are two cases in which letting the cleaning products sit may not be necessary, the first of them being quick wipe-downs with all-purpose cleaners (unless specified).
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Not all cleaners are appropriate for cleaning kitchen cabinets.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
Additionally, disinfecting surfaces with household cleaners can reduce the risk of viral spread.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Some cleaners can target specific issues.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
Wear gloves when touching household cleaners or chemicals, and do not use acetone nail polish removers.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Ammonia is a common ingredient in drain cleaners and sodium hypochlorite is the active ingredient in bleach that kills bacteria, viruses and fungi.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
The former is broader and applies to cleaners, while the latter is specifically used for disinfectants and sanitizers.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
There are two cases in which letting the cleaning products sit may not be necessary, the first of them being quick wipe-downs with all-purpose cleaners (unless specified).
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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