Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overclean
verb
/ˌoʊ.vərˈkliːn/
Definition
To clean something excessively or beyond what is necessary.
Examples
- She tends to overclean her kitchen, scrubbing every surface multiple times a day.
- If you overclean your hands, you may actually irritate your skin more than protect it.
- The company’s policy was to overclean the office to maintain a sterile environment.
Meaning
The act of cleaning something more thoroughly than usual, often to the point where it can be counterproductive or harmful.
Synonyms
- Excessively clean
- Scrub excessively
- Over-sanitize
