cleaners

noun

plural of cleaner
as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners

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Recent Examples of cleaners Clean glass in shaded conditions to stop cleaners from drying too fast and leaving marks. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Try running a vacation rental somewhere without reliable cleaners, handymen or a guest base. — Avery Carl, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 There are a few different cleaners, including robotic, pressure and suction cleaners. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Broadway cleaners voted to authorize a strike Tuesday amid negotiations over a new contract. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
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soaps
Noun
  • Organic alternatives to miticides are horticultural oils and insecticidal soaps.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
  • Her varied career took her into Larry David's orbit with a recurring role as Loretta on Curb Your Enthusiasm, another recurring role on Empire, and a return to soaps on The Young and the Restless.
    — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of soaps

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“Cleaners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaners. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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