Wipe down
verb
To clean a surface with a cloth or piece of paper.
After dinner, I always wipe down the table.
Often appears as...
- wipe down the table
- wipe down the counter
verb
To rub a surface in order to remove or spread a substance.
He decided to wipe down the windows with a squeegee to get rid of the water spots.
Often appears as...
- wipe down the windows
- wipe down the car
verb
To clean a surface with a cloth or piece of paper.
After dinner, I always wipe down the table.
Often appears as...
- wipe down the table
- wipe down the counter
verb
To rub a surface in order to remove or spread a substance.
He decided to wipe down the windows with a squeegee to get rid of the water spots.
Often appears as...
- wipe down the windows
- wipe down the car
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3After Use
Wipe down is often used when cleaning something right after it's been used.
She would wipe down the gym equipment after using it.
Pro Tip 2/3Routine Cleaning
The phrase can imply a routine or habitual cleaning action, not necessarily a thorough clean.
Every morning, he would wipe down the countertops.
Pro Tip 3/3Light Effort
Wipe down suggests light cleaning effort, more like dusting or a quick clean.
Just wipe down the shelves; they don't need a deep clean.
Pro Tip 1/3After Use
Wipe down is often used when cleaning something right after it's been used.
She would wipe down the gym equipment after using it.
Pro Tip 2/3Routine Cleaning
The phrase can imply a routine or habitual cleaning action, not necessarily a thorough clean.
Every morning, he would wipe down the countertops.
Pro Tip 3/3Light Effort
Wipe down suggests light cleaning effort, more like dusting or a quick clean.
Just wipe down the shelves; they don't need a deep clean.
Pro Tip 1/3After Use
Wipe down is often used when cleaning something right after it's been used.
She would wipe down the gym equipment after using it.
Pro Tip 2/3Routine Cleaning
The phrase can imply a routine or habitual cleaning action, not necessarily a thorough clean.
Every morning, he would wipe down the countertops.
Pro Tip 3/3Light Effort
Wipe down suggests light cleaning effort, more like dusting or a quick clean.
Just wipe down the shelves; they don't need a deep clean.
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