Synonyms for

Cleaners

Verb / ˈkli:nɜ:z / Another word for cleaners — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cleaners are people or things that clean or remove dirt, stains, or unwanted substances.

Synonyms & similar words

drycleaners cleaner drycleaner cleanser cleansingagent janitors maids housekeepers sanitizers scrubbers dusters polishers sweepers vacuums mops brooms detergents bleaches solvents disinfectants deodorizers

Synonyms by register

Formal

detergents cleansing agents purifiers sanitizers

Informal

scrubbers washers degreasers

Literary

purifiers ablutionary agents

Antonyms

dirty soiled stained unclean filthy grimy polluted

Common collocations

  • dry cleaners
  • window cleaners
  • carpet cleaners
  • cleaning services
  • cleaning products
  • cleaning staff
  • cleaning solutions

Word family

noun cleaner
verb clean
adjective clean
adverb cleanly

Usage note

The word 'cleaners' most commonly refers to people or substances that clean. It can also refer to dry cleaners (businesses).

Example sentences

  1. The cleaners came to our house to clean the carpets.
  2. I need to drop off my suit at the cleaners.
  3. The bathroom cleaners removed all the stains from the tiles.
  4. My mom uses all-natural cleaners to clean the kitchen.
  5. The school hired new cleaners to keep the classrooms clean.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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