wipedown

Surface cleaning pass

A wipedown is a quick cleaning of a surface using a cloth or towel, typically to remove dust, moisture, or residue: Give the counters a wipedown before dinner.

The term implies a fast, superficial cleaning rather than a thorough scrubbing.

Also appears as two words: wipe down, wipe-down.

cleaning

cloth

Woven or knit material

  • ragWorn piece of fabric
  • towelAbsorbent fabric for drying
  • sprayDispersed liquid droplets

surface · counter · table · damp · dry · quick · routine · daily · spot · smudge

disinfection

sanitize

Cleanse of pathogens

bleach · germicide · sterilize · antiseptic · bacteria · germs · pathogens · contamination · decontaminate · sanitizer

gym

equipment

Tools for a task

  • benchShared seating surface
  • machinePower-driven working device
  • matFlat floor covering

weights · handles · sweat · courtesy · etiquette · shared · station · spray bottle · gym towel · membership

automotive

dashboard

Vehicle control panel

leather · console · windshield · mirror · seat · trim · protectant · shine · door panel · steering wheel

kitchen

counter

Flat service surface

splatter · crumbs · cutting board · refrigerator · microwave · cabinet · handle · food prep · spill · cooktop

Categories
Opposites
cleaning intensity

wipedowndeep clean

Intensive, comprehensive cleaning

scouring · sanitization · sterilization · detailing · restoration

surface treatment action

wipedownsoiling

Making something unclean

dirtying · contamination · smearing · staining · sullying

Family

wipe, down, wipes, wiped, wiping, wiper, wipers, downer, downs

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