damp cloth
Wet cleaning fabric
A damp cloth is a piece of fabric moistened with water but not soaking wet—the standard tool for wiping surfaces, cleaning spills, or applying gentle pressure to stains.
The dampness provides cleaning power without leaving excess water behind: Wipe down the counter with a damp cloth.
Instructions calling for a damp cloth assume you'll wring it out first.
- wetSaturated with liquid
- ragWorn piece of fabric
- moistSlightly wet
- wipeRub to clean
- wipe downClean by rubbing
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- quick cleansrinse, sponge bath, spot cleaning, quick rinse, rinsing
- moisturemoisture, humidity, wetness, wet, dry
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