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cleaning

[klee-ning] / ˈkli nɪŋ /


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Fouling typically reduces filtration performance and requires cleaning or replacement.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

House managers say they draw the line at dirty work like cleaning toilets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

But basically, my daily life is going to Gelson’s, going hiking, cleaning my house and being very happy with that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Rubble from the demolition blast was strewn around the house, and other relatives could be seen cleaning up the spaces that were still habitable.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

“You look sad, Humphrey,” Golden-Miranda said when she was cleaning my cage right before lunch.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

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

Ninety percent of new carwashes are express operations offering automated cleanings overseen by one or two employees.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 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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