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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The manufacturer recommends unplugging your rice cooker, removing the rice pot and wiping down all of the components with a damp rag and a mixture of vinegar and water.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
After sanding and wiping down well with a tacky cloth to get rid of grit, use a paint primer to help the paint stick to the wood and prevent additional cracks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Evans recomemnds wiping down cleaning appliances, your stovetop, and your microwave as well as the inside of the fridge to keep your shelves and drawers looking fresh.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Shake well, and then spray and wipe down the microwave.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Wipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20down. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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