overcleaning
/ˌoʊvərˈkliːnɪŋ/
noun
- The act of cleaning something too much or too often, often causing damage or waste.
- Dermatologists warn that overcleaning your face can lead to dry, irritated skin.
- The museum's policy prevents overcleaning of ancient artifacts to preserve their original patina.
- Overcleaning of wooden floors can strip away their protective finish.
verb
- To clean something too much or too often, especially in a way that is unnecessary or harmful.
- Be careful not to overclean the delicate silk fabric, or it may lose its color.
- If you overclean your cast iron pan, you will remove the seasoning that makes it non-stick.
- Some people overclean their hands with sanitizer, which can weaken their immune system.
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