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  • adjective Suitable for being scrubbed.

Etymologies

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scrub +‎ -able

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Examples

  • It turned out very nice, and is nice & scrubbable too.

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  • Vinyl wall coverings are popular because they are available in a wide array of patterns and colors and are both durable and scrubbable.

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  • On textured scrubbable vinyl wallpaper, stains—especially crayon—can be stubborn, as they get deep into the crevices of the texture where you cannot reach them.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • Wallpaper today is classified, and usually labeled, as “washable” or “scrubbable” or “nonwashable.”

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • Wallpaper today is classified, and usually labeled, as “washable” or “scrubbable” or “nonwashable.”

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • Vinyl and plastic wallpapers are either washable or scrubbable.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • On textured scrubbable vinyl wallpaper, stains—especially crayon—can be stubborn, as they get deep into the crevices of the texture where you cannot reach them.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • You can also try a solution of chlorine bleach and water to remove ink from scrubbable and washable wallpapers, but pessimism is called for; beware of making things worse by turning a stray line into a discolored smudge.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • Vinyl and plastic wallpapers are either washable or scrubbable.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • Grease spots on scrubbable and washable papers can usually be gently washed off with water and detergent.

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