Wash - Rinse - Cleanse - Dry-clean
These words all mean to remove dirt from sth, especially by using water and/or soap.
Clean to remove dirt or dust from sth, especially by using water or chemicals: The villa is cleaned twice a week. | Have you cleaned your teeth? | This coat is filthy. | I’ll have it cleaned (= dry-cleaned).
Wash to remove dirt from sth using water and usually soap: He quickly washed his hands and face. | These jeans need washing.
Rinse to remove dirt, etc. from sth using clean water only, not soap; to remove the soap from sth with clean water after washing it: Make sure you rinse all the soap out.
Cleanse to clean your skin or a wound.
Dry-clean to clean clothes using chemicals instead of water.
PATTERNS
*to clean./wash/rinse/cleanse sth in/with sth
*to clean/wash/rinse sth from sth
*to clean/wash/cleanse a wound
*to clean/wash the car/floor
*to wash/rinse your hair
*to have sth cleaned/washed/dry-cleaned
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