cleaners
word · lemma: cleaner
Definition
People whose job is to clean buildings, or substances used to clean things. "Cleaners" can mean cleaning staff or cleaning products.
Usage & Nuances
"Cleaners" can refer to staff or cleaning products depending on context. Common collocations: 'go to the cleaners' (idiom: lose money), 'dry cleaners'. Usually plural for people. Not interchangeable with 'janitors'/'maids' (which are more specific roles).
Example Sentences
Some cleaners can damage delicate surfaces, so read the label first.
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The cleaners come every morning at 7 a.m.
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We need some new cleaners for the kitchen floor.
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My mother took her dress to the cleaners.
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The office cleaners always leave a nice smell behind.
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Did you remember to pick up the suits from the cleaners?
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