sponge down

British  

verb

1. to wipe clean with a damp sponge or cloth

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noun

1. the act or instance of sponging down

Example Sentences

It seemed inconceivable that anyone would wish to return to sponge down the car, repair the windows and begin to live here again.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2020

I sponge down the counter and sweep the floor.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

His mother was delighted to notice his clear, fresh-looking skin, and saw that he had plenty of warm baths and a cold sponge down every morning.

From The Son of His Mother by Viebig, Clara

Then stir sponge down and add about 2� cups each of graham and of white flour.

From Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans" by Thomas, Edith

It’s just like me, Ben Eddin; but you will let me give you a cool sponge down?

From In the Mahdi's Grasp by Speed, Lancelot