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cleaning

[klee-ning] / ˈkli nɪŋ /


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Are you worried cleaning fees might go up?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

The 77-year-old former teacher now shares videos about cooking, cleaning and homemaking skills on her Brunch with Babs accounts.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The research team, led by Prof. Vahid Sandoghdar, director at MPL and head of the "Nano-Optics" Division, developed an unusual cleaning method that takes advantage of a natural property of organic crystals.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

"I make decent money," she told AFP of her job cleaning a warehouse for a packaging and business supplies distributor.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

“Eddie came over with some cleaning supplies and helped me. We still have to do the other rooms.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

Decide what kind of coverage suits you: Some plans cover accidents and illnesses, while wellness coverage may help pay for routine care such as checkups, dental cleanings and vaccines.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

The toothbrush camera targets interdental cleaning, helping your teeth stay in pristine condition between dentist-office cleanings.

From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026

While the researchers say it won’t replace traditional dental cleaning, it could be used along with such cleanings to keep gum-disease inflammation at bay.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

In addition to toothpaste, researchers and the PerioTrap team have developed a gel used after professional dental cleanings to block harmful bacteria, support a healthy microbiome, and maintain gum health.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026

Instead of counting on a clean reaction, I'll do frequent "hydrogen cleanings" with a small flame.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir


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