scrubbing

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Embassy, which had been closed since 2019, workers have been scrubbing mold, rolling out fresh wall-to-wall carpeting and installing new air conditioning units.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

They simulated real-world use by repeatedly scrubbing the sponges against rough metal surfaces.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

If something’s sticky or stubborn, let it sit with a damp cloth for a minute before wiping; it saves you from unnecessary scrubbing.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The top of the dresser needed serious rehab: scrubbing, sanding and repainting to create a shiny finish.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

I thought about Mr. Sloan sitting in the sand, scrubbing himself clean.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk