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. —

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