overcleaned
/ˌoʊvərˈkliːnd/
adjective
- Cleaned too much or too often, often resulting in damage, wear, or loss of natural qualities.
- My hands are dry and cracked from being overcleaned with harsh soap all day.
- The antique table looked overcleaned, with its original patina completely scrubbed away.
- The old coin was overcleaned by the collector, making it less valuable to experts.
verb
- Past tense of overclean: to clean something excessively or more than necessary.
- The museum intern overcleaned a delicate painting, causing the colors to fade.
- He overcleaned his glasses so often that the anti-reflective coating wore off.
- She overcleaned the cast iron pan and ruined its seasoning.