Scrub out

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verb

To clean something by rubbing hard.

She scrubbed out the saucepan with a wire brush.
Visual representation of "scrub out" - to clean something by rubbing hard

Often appears as...

  • scrub out the pot
  • scrub out the bathtub
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Physical Effort

Refers to cleaning with effort and intensity, often because of stubborn stains or dirt.

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You'll need to scrub out the grill after that barbeque.
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Cleaning Tool

Often involves using a tool like a brush or sponge for the scrubbing action.

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Get a stiff brush to scrub out the tiles in the shower.
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Persistence

Might require repeated actions; not a quick, easy clean.

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I've been scrubbing out that stain for hours now.
Visual representation of the word "Scrub out"

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