How to Use scrubber in a Sentence

scrubber

noun
  • She got a job as a pot scrubber.
  • The scrubbers will reduce the power plant's sulfur emissions.
  • If that doesn’t do the trick, reach for the chain mail scrubber.
    — Samantha Rees, Vogue, 8 May 2021
  • Steer clear of steel wool and other rough scrubbers.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Just make a ball of it and use your tongs to turn it into a scrubber.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 6 June 2017
  • Don’t use metal tools or harsh scrubbers.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Plus, there’s a scrubber on the front of the mop head to dislodge tough spots and gunk.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Use a nylon scrubber or clean dish cloth to scrub the surface.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Use a nylon brush or scrubber to remove the rust.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The scrubbers are super cheap, so grab a box and try it yourself.
    — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 18 July 2018
  • Rub the glasses with a plastic scrubber, rinse and dry well by hand.
    — Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Spin scrubbers are beloved by tile owners and deep cleaners alike.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2024
  • If dry wiping doesn’t get the pan clean, use a scrubber and some water.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 27 June 2020
  • Scrub the stovetop with a non-abrasive scrubber or soapy sponge.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Use a scrubber brush to remove any film from the tank, and wipe the surfaces dry.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Scrub the stovetop with a non-abrasive scrubber or soapy sponge.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • Scrub the stovetop with a non-abrasive scrubber or soapy sponge.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Scrub the stovetop with a non-abrasive scrubber or soapy sponge.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Add a squirt of dish detergent to the pan, then use your sponge or pot scrubber to clean it.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • For a small amount of rust, just scour it with a scrubber and water like normal and rub with oil.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
  • In the morning, use a sponge or scrubber to scrub off the baking soda.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 3 Aug. 2020
  • Read on to see even more Amazon deals on electric spin scrubbers.
    — Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
  • During cleanup, turn a piece of foil into a pan scrubber by crumpling it up.
    — Kristi Valentini, Redbook, 13 July 2017
  • With that said, the unit does have a scrubber brush at the end, which is detachable from the mop pad.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2024
  • The scrubber kit comes with a wall mount and four brush heads that are made from durable, anti-scratch bristles.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
  • To cut cleaning time in half, invest in supplies like spin scrubbers and steam mops.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • The floor scrubber looks like something an employee would ride around the store to clean floors.
    — Austin Fuller, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Nov. 2019
  • Use a coarse sponge or a cast-iron-specific chainmail scrubber.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The same rule applies to abrasive sponges or metal scrubbers.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The same rule applies to abrasive sponges or metal scrubbers.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025

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