a person who cleans, esp. one whose regular occupation is cleaning offices, buildings, equipment, etc.

an apparatus or machine for cleaning, as a vacuum cleaner.

a preparation for use in cleaning, as a detergent or chemical bleach.

the owner or operator of a dry-cleaning establishment

The cleaner said he couldn't get the spot off my coat.

Usually, cleaners. a dry-cleaning establishment

My suit is at the cleaners.

take to the cleaners. Slang . to cause to lose all or a great deal of one's money or personal property

as through gambling or a bad investment

He got taken to the cleaners in the poker game last night.

noun

disinfectant , cleaning agent , cleanser , soap , clarifier , refiner , refinery , abrasive , ammonia , antiseptic , bleach , borax , detergent , janitor , polish , whiter