How to Use the cloth in a Sentence

the cloth

noun
  • Wipe down the surface with the cloth.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Wring out the cloth and attach it to the mop head.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Rinse the cloth and wipe again to remove soap residue.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Rinse the cloth and wipe again to remove soap residue.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • Use heavy stones or twine to secure the cloth in place.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Wash the cloth in clean, warm water in the sink and wring it out.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
  • On the other hand, the cloth seats in many buses are filthy.
    — Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • Be sure to spritz enough cleaner to dampen the cloth well.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
  • Make sure the cloth extends a foot past plantings.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Wet a clean white cloth and wring until the cloth is not dripping.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the soil is transferred.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
  • Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the stain is transferred.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
  • Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the stain is transferred.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Make sure the cloth isn't wet enough to drip and ruin your display.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Use this to get into tight spaces that the cloth alone can’t reach.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the grass stain is transferred.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
  • Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Blot the stain and keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the stain transfers.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Rub the oil into the white mark with the cloth, working with the grain of the wood.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
  • If soleplate of your iron still isn't clean, sprinkle a small pile of kosher salt on the cloth.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Fold the cloth often to pick up dust and dirt instead of spreading it around.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Fold the cloth often to pick up dust and dirt instead of spreading it around.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
  • Fold the cloth often to pick up dust and dirt instead of spreading it around.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Rinse the cloth in warm water and wipe the outside again to remove any soapy residue.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Lightly dampen the cloth to clean more stubborn spots.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • The thought of kissing the cloth is revolting.
    — Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Dampen the cloth with water and dish soap as needed to rub away stains and sticky spots.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
  • Read on for reasons to pull the cloth napkins out of your drawer and give them new life.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth until no more stain is transferred to the cloth.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Rinse the cloth, wipe away the toothpaste and soap scum, and dry the area completely.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025

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