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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Then, dampen a cleaning cloth or sponge with the mixture, and wipe down the stainless steel in one direction, towards the grain to prevent streaks.
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Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
Repeat as necessary until the surface is free from residue, then wipe down with a damp, clean cloth.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
Her parents have just come from the bathroom, where her mother had wiped down her father’s body with a damp towel.
—Weike Wang, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2024
For general cleaning, use a clean, damp cloth to softly wipe down the boots using gentle, circular motions.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
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Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
Repeat as necessary until the surface is free from residue, then wipe down with a damp, clean cloth.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
Her parents have just come from the bathroom, where her mother had wiped down her father’s body with a damp towel.
—Weike Wang, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2024
For general cleaning, use a clean, damp cloth to softly wipe down the boots using gentle, circular motions.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for wipe down
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“Wipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20down. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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