overclean
/ˌoʊvərˈklin/
verb
- To clean something too much or more than necessary, often causing damage or waste.
- Some people overclean their hands with harsh soaps, leading to dry and irritated skin.
- If you overclean your wooden floors, you might strip away the protective finish.
- The museum conservator warned that it's easy to overclean an antique painting and ruin its value.