rerinse

Wash off again

To rerinse is to rinse something again, typically when the first rinse didn't fully remove soap, dirt, or residue: The dishwasher didn't get all the detergent off, so I had to rerinse the glasses.

Common in laundry and dishwashing contexts.

repetition

redo

Perform once more

again · twice · extra · double · second pass · thorough · ensure · followup

dishes

scrub

Clean by rubbing hard

  • washClean using liquid
  • soapFatty alkali cleanser
  • latherFoamy soap bubbles

soak · suds · dishwater · sanitize · spotless · glassware · utensils · residue · film · rewash

laundry

cycle

Repeating sequence of events

  • spinRapid rotation around axis
  • soakSaturate with liquid
  • detergentChemical cleaning agent

fabric softener · clothes · linens · garments · washing machine · drum · water · delicates · stains · bleach

residue

soap

Fatty alkali cleanser

buildup · deposits · cleanse · purify · remove · leftover · traces · clean · clarity · freshness

Opposites
sequence/repetition

rerinserinse

Wash without scrubbing

prewash · soil · dirty · contaminate

cleaning stage

rerinsesoil

Ground matter for planting

dirty · stain · wash · lather · soap

Family

rerinsing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G