wipe down
phrasal verb
wiped down; wiping down; wipes down
: to clean (a surface) by rubbing it with a cloth
He wiped down the counters with a wet cloth.
I wiped the car down with a towel.
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How To Properly Clean Your Coffee Maker Cleaning The Kitchen Floor First
Start with the dishes, wipe down cabinets and appliances, clean the counters, and then clean up anything that has fallen onto the floor.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Cleaning your device is similar to cleaning an air fryer or toaster oven—you’ll need to wipe down the interior and remove any leftover food from the trays.
—Jordan Liberty Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
The indoor-outdoor area rug, which has a neutral stripe pattern, is made of recycled material that’s easy to wipe down to keep it clean.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Cleaning your device is similar to cleaning an air fryer or toaster oven—you’ll need to wipe down the interior and remove any leftover food from the trays.
—Jordan Liberty Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
The indoor-outdoor area rug, which has a neutral stripe pattern, is made of recycled material that’s easy to wipe down to keep it clean.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Lysol Disinfecting Travel Wipes Before taking anything out of her bag, my mom likes to wipe down the dresser, bathroom counter, and suitcase rack with disinfectant to make sure it’s really sanitized.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Wipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20down. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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