cleanable

Able to wash

Cleanable describes something that can be cleaned—capable of being washed, wiped, or otherwise restored to a tidy state.

The term often appears in product descriptions emphasizing practicality: The sofa has a cleanable slipcover, Look for toys with cleanable surfaces.

Materials that resist staining or tolerate scrubbing are marketed as easily cleanable.

laundry

washable

Able to be cleaned

detergent · prewash · rinse · soak · bleachable · stain-resistant · fabric · garment · linen · upholstery

hygiene

soap

Fatty alkali cleanser

antiseptic · scrub · rinse · wipe · sterilize · decontaminate · germicide · surface · countertop · basin

tidiness

declutter

Remove unnecessary items

straighten · uncluttered · streamlined · minimalist · spick-and-span · shipshape · tidy · neat · orderly · workspace

restorable

salvageable

Able to be rescued

renovate · revive · rehabilitate · reclaimable · mendable · fixable · antique · furniture · heirloom · artifact

maintenance

serviceable

Fit for purpose

vent · duct · carburetor · injector · drain · gutter · chimney · flue · coil · condenser

Opposites
capacity for cleaning

cleanableuncleanable

Impossible to wash

irremovable · stain-resistant · self-cleaning · dirty · soiled

Family

clean, cleaning, cleaner, cleaned, unclean, cleanliness, cleans, cleansing, cleanly

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G