How to Use scrubber in a Sentence

scrubber

noun
Definition of scrubbernext
  • She got a job as a pot scrubber.
  • The scrubbers will reduce the power plant's sulfur emissions.
  • If that doesn’t do the trick, reach for the chain mail scrubber.
    — Samantha Rees, Vogue, 8 May 2021
  • Plus, there’s a scrubber on the front of the mop head to dislodge tough spots and gunk.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023
  • That’s why the No. 1 job in the near future will be a gunk scrubber.
    — Sam Weiner, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2021
  • Just make a ball of it and use your tongs to turn it into a scrubber.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 6 June 2017
  • With that said, the unit does have a scrubber brush at the end, which is detachable from the mop pad.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Rinse and scrub with a brush or plastic scrubber, no soap.
    — Marni Jameson | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, 27 Oct. 2020
  • The scrubbers are super cheap, so grab a box and try it yourself.
    — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 18 July 2018
  • According to the brand, the spin scrubber can run for up to 90 minutes on a full charge.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • In the morning, use a sponge or scrubber to scrub off the baking soda.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 3 Aug. 2020
  • Rub the glasses with a plastic scrubber, rinse and dry well by hand.
    — Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2021
  • If dry wiping doesn’t get the pan clean, use a scrubber and some water.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 3 June 2019
  • One of the absolute best features of the beard trimmer is the skin scrubber.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 3 Aug. 2022
  • For a small amount of rust, just scour it with a scrubber and water like normal and rub with oil.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Caroline Spiegel drags her mouse and pulls the audio scrubber from left to right on the screen.
    — Wired, 14 Nov. 2019
  • The scrubber kit comes with a wall mount and four brush heads that are made from durable, anti-scratch bristles.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The floor scrubber looks like something an employee would ride around the store to clean floors.
    — Austin Fuller, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Nov. 2019
  • This scrubber is perfect for getting rid of the build up, as well as cleaning the hair trap, and the tiles throughout the rest of the shower.
    — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
  • Shoppers are loving this spin scrubber, with over 2,000 users adding it to their cart this month.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Once you’re done mopping, use the brush side of this dirt scrubber to help scrape loose debris out of the microfiber cloth and into the garbage.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2023
  • Read on to check out all the best electric spin scrubbers that are on sale at Amazon today.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
  • If something is a bit tough to get off the pan, Wing may switch from a sponge to either a plastic or chain mail scrubber.
    — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 11 May 2023
  • Read on to see even more Amazon deals on electric spin scrubbers.
    — Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
  • During cleanup, turn a piece of foil into a pan scrubber by crumpling it up.
    — Kristi Valentini, Redbook, 13 July 2017
  • No need to shower first, just massage your skin with the scrubber side, then apply your tan with the other.
    — Lexy Lebsack, refinery29.com, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Spin scrubbers are beloved by tile owners and deep cleaners alike.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2024
  • The Buddha chewed sticks into fluffy-ended scrubbers to clean his teeth.
    — National Geographic, 14 June 2019
  • Once fully charged, the spin scrubber can operate for up to 90 minutes at a time.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
  • In addition to its power, the scrubber is beyond easy to handle.
    — Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024

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