plural cleaners
1
a
: one whose work is cleaning
b
: dry cleaner
also
: a dry-cleaning shop
—usually used in plural
2
: a preparation for cleaning
3
: an implement or machine for cleaning
see also take to the cleaners
Examples of cleaner in a Sentence
He recommends using baking soda as a general household cleaner.
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Why Experts Don’t Recommend This Method Some liquid laundry detergents can freeze more easily than others, but exposing any type of cleaner to extreme temperatures is not ideal.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025
This proposal appears to be union-driven and thus to benefit those who work as cleaners at hotels.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach, ammonia or glass cleaner.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Tips For Using Bleach The Centers for Disease Control warns consumers of important safety tips when using bleach to clean or sanitize:
Bleach should never be mixed with ammonia or other cleaners.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025
This proposal appears to be union-driven and thus to benefit those who work as cleaners at hotels.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach, ammonia or glass cleaner.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Tips For Using Bleach The Centers for Disease Control warns consumers of important safety tips when using bleach to clean or sanitize:
Bleach should never be mixed with ammonia or other cleaners.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cleaner
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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleaner. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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cleaner
noun
clean·er
ˈklē-nər 
1
: one whose work is cleaning
2
: a substance used for cleaning
3
: a device or machine for cleaning
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