wipe (something) clean

idiom

: to clean (something) by wiping

I wiped the table clean.

: to completely remove something from (something) : to remove everything from (something)

—usually used as (be) wiped clean

After the accident, his memory of the day was wiped clean.

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Its nylon exterior and polyester lining are easy to wipe clean, and the bag can be as easily worn with dressier outfits as athleisure. —

Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025 Plus, they’re made from a sleek polyurethane material that looks as luxe as patent leather and is easy to wipe clean. —

Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Plus, it’s made with a waterproof, faux-leather exterior and a PVC lining that’s easy to wipe clean in the event of spills. —

Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024 These minimalist sneakers also have odor-fighting insoles, high-traction, squeak-free outsoles, and a fluid-resistant upper that’s easy to wipe clean at the end of a long week. —

Esther Carlstone, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wipe (something) clean

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