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cleaner Definition

cleaner (-ər)

noun

a person or thing that cleans; specif.,

  1. a person who owns or works in a dry-cleaning establishment
  2. a dry-cleaning establishment
  3. a preparation for removing dirt or grime

cleaner Idioms

take to the cleaners

Slang to take all the money of

cleaner Synonyms

cleaner

n.

detergent, disinfectant, cleaning agent; see cleanser, soap.

cleaner Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • vacuum: The dredging ships use large suction pipes similar to vacuum cleaners to suck sand up from the banks.
  • employ: The Council will decide not to employ a cleaner.
  • hire: The more businesslike way to hire a cleaner is through an agency.
  • approve: Only approved PC vacuum cleaners should be used to clean electronic equipment.
  • buy: Buy the best registry cleaner that is available for your computer.
  • require: A single cleaner for one hour per week up to cleans requiring 50+ cleaners all can be arranged.

Adjective modifier

  • bagless: James Dyson, inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner.
  • abrasive: Mix Salt and Vinegar [ or Lemon Juice ] together to make an abrasive surface cleaner.
  • upright: Stair Cleaning The hose and tube attachments on your upright cleaner enable you to clean up the stairs.
  • dry: In a Bangkok dry cleaner 's: Drop your trousers here for best results.
  • all-purpose: It has a fresh fragrance that makes this All-Purpose fast action cleaner pleasant to work with.
  • ultrasonic: Small domestic ultrasonic cleaners are now available, and many jewelry stores sell them as gift items.

Modifies a noun

bag: Can you check your vacuum cleaner bag to make sure it didn't end up there?

Noun used with modifier

  • vacuum: The nozzle of the vacuum cleaner should not be applied directly to the surface.
  • carpet: Any carpet cleaner can say anything about his past jobs.
  • steam: FAQ's 1. I have seen similar steam cleaners on Sky TV that are a lot cheaper.
  • denture: The use of an effervescent denture cleaner will help remove stubborn stains and leave your denture feeling fresher.
  • pipe: The best pipe cleaner craft book I've been able to find.
  • registry: You can use the best registry cleaner available in the market to maintain the registry of your computer.