as in soap
a substance used for cleaning a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners

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Recent Examples of cleaner Degreasers, enzyme drain cleaners and acids such as vinegar and lemon juice are better for those tasks. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025 The company that runs the subway, MTR, later increased its hourly pay for contract cleaners. Tiffany May, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Here are a few easy steps for cleaning your planters, plus insight on which cleaners are best. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025 When this occurs, many homeowners turn to chemical cleaners, like Drano, to quickly break down the organic materials clogging the drain. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cleaner

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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaner. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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