How to Use wipe off in a Sentence

wipe off

verb
  • Use a fresh, dry cloth to wipe off the shaving cream.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • About twice a month wipe off any spills from shelves, sticky jars, or bottles.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
  • About twice a month wipe off any spills from shelves, sticky jars, or bottles.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Use a cloth dampened with water to wipe off soap residue.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Use a soft cloth or microfiber cloth to wipe off any crumbs or debris.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Some pests can be wiped off with a clean cotton cloth with a few drops of neem oil on it.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
  • Then wipe off the cleaner with a wet rag or paper towels.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Then wipe off the cleaner with a wet rag or paper towels.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Then wipe off the cleaner with a wet rag or paper towels.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
  • Then wipe off the cleaner with a wet rag or paper towels.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • Take a soft sponge or soft cloth and wipe off the vinegar solution.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Use a paper towel to wipe off any excess.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Midway through the period, the Avs had a goal wiped off the board.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Dirt and scuffs wiped off easily, which helped keep them looking clean throughout the trip.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Dirt and scuffs wiped off easily, which helped keep them looking clean throughout the trip.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
  • After the surface is clean, wipe off soap residue with a cloth dampened with water only.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • After getting them down with the aid of a ladder, the store assistant had to wipe off the dust.
    — Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Simply apply the citric acid paste to the knobs, use a toothbrush to scrub them clean, then wipe off the paste.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 3 June 2026
  • Once the burners are completely cool, use a cloth dampened with plain water to wipe off the spill.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Simply use the attached pre-cleaning brush to wipe off debris, then wipe with the carbon pads.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • If your fan is fairly dirty, use an old pillowcase to wipe off most of the dust without making a huge mess.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Any accidental stains on the skin can be wiped off easily.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Crew members then appear on stage and begin treating the injury by wiping off the blood with a towel.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Save yourself time and elbow grease by opting for slate, wood, or vinyl flooring that is water-resistant and easy to wipe off.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
  • Kaiser recommends wiping off plant leaves gently to keep them free of dust, which accumulates faster in winter.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The corrections in 2018 and the inflation shock wiped off more than 55% from its peak.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Rowland expected a bit more razzing after Badger’s touchdown was wiped off the board.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The camera returned one more time to show the mom placing a second spoon into her cup and wiping off excess dripping from the sides with a napkin.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
  • In the center of Good’s memorial, a man gingerly brushed snow from cardboard signs, shook out bouquets of flowers and wiped off teddy bears.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Cabinet secretaries and other senior officials arrived and wiped off their damp seats with napkins.
    — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026

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