wipe up

phrasal verb

wiped up; wiping up; wipes up

: to use a cloth to remove (something) from a surface

Will you wipe up that spill?

I wiped the milk up off the floor.

Examples of wipe up in a Sentence

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Use paper towels to wipe up any visible vomit or poop and then throw them in a plastic trash bag. —

Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025 Many have dual mopping-vacuuming functionalities to wipe up your dog’s muddy footprints. —

Adrienne So, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025 Clean the storage unit, wiping up any spills and sweeping up trash and debris. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025 Don't use the same cloth to wipe up a messy floor and a counter. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025 The best way to keep them clean is to wipe up spills immediately after cooking, once the stove has cooled. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024 Then, with the same dish soap and a damp cloth or sponge, wipe up light stains from a glass, ceramic, enamel, stainless steel, or induction cooktop. —

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024 Start by clearing the surface of any clutter and dishes, and wipe up any major spills. —

Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 People should wipe up spills in the fridge immediately. —

Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024