How to Use clean out in a Sentence

clean out

verb
  • Get one before this deal gets cleaned out.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
  • His parents cleaned out the room above the garage.
    — Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Tired of cleaning out your gutters each spring and fall?
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Unlike lakes, pools can be drained to clean out algae.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • What wound up happening was it didn't get cleaned out all the way.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Using a small stiff brush, clean out any gunk or debris in the screen door’s tracks.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
  • Kaptur should go ahead and start cleaning out her office now.
    — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 6 May 2026
  • Friends clean out junk drawers and drop off the unwanted items on her porch.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • An old toothbrush can be handy for cleaning out smaller crevices.
    — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • There is, of course, less cleaning up going on than cleaning out.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026
  • This might be cleaning out a set of drawers or sorting one or two types of toys.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Our neighbor neglected to clean out his sprayer.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Even a small garage clean out can make a big difference in how functional the space feels.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Remove any remaining pieces of old line and clean out dirt, grass, and debris.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
  • Try cleaning out your filter and emptying the bin to see if this solves the problem.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • According to the station, the drain contained waste and debris and had to be cleaned out.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Another tip for keeping healthy drains is to add cleaning out your drains to your weekly chore list.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
  • There was very little hair to clean out after using the attachments.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Installing a new line without cleaning out debris from the trimmer head first.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
  • Was Rinna cleaning out her closet?
    — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
  • Declog gutters, and clean out trash cans, pet food bowls, and compost bins frequently.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
  • Hummingbird feeders should be cleaned out twice a week in hot weather and once a week when temperatures are cool.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Aim for a more thorough cleaning each month by removing items and cleaning out drawers and shelves and wiping down seals.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • After the suspect ran off, the victim went into the market to ask for water to clean out his eyes, Hung said.
    — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • This is a meal that can use up a whole lot of leftovers, so you'll be rewarded for cleaning out your fridge and cupboard with this creamy pasta.
    — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Some rehearse using a bedpan — placing it in the right spot, cleaning out the imaginary contents.
    — Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 30 June 2026
  • Oh, the Senators cleaned out their lockers yesterday?
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • That cleaned out the upper ranks pretty thoroughly, though Joly is an accomplished pass-catcher.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • If your burners haven’t soaked for a full 10 minutes yet, go ahead and commit a few more minutes to cleaning out your toaster’s crumb tray.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • From tackling the clutter that traps dust to cleaning out your gutters, a spring clean-up can make a meaningful difference in how your home feels.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026

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