ultrasonic cleaning

Vibration-based washing method

Ultrasonic cleaning uses high-frequency sound waves to remove dirt, grease, and contaminants from objects submerged in liquid.

The sound waves create microscopic bubbles that collapse violently against surfaces, dislodging particles from crevices too small for manual cleaning to reach.

The method is standard for jewelry, eyeglasses, surgical instruments, and precision mechanical parts: I dropped my rings in the ultrasonic cleaner.

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scouring · dry cleaning · steam cleaning · sandblasting · pressure washing

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Strenuous physical effort

contact/non-contact

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Friction-smoothing a surface

wire brushing · scouring · grinding · buffing · scraping

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G