Scheuermilch

cream cleanser, mild abrasive cleaner

noun SHOY-er-milkh Rare

Usage Note

Scheuermilch is a liquid cream cleanser with fine abrasive particles used on sinks, tiles, and bathtubs. It is less harsh than Scheuerpulver (abrasive powder). Note it is feminine: die Scheuermilch.

Examples

"Mit Scheuermilch werden Kalkflecken im Waschbecken effektiv entfernt."

Natural Translation

Cream cleanser effectively removes limescale marks from the washbasin.

Literal Translation

With cream-cleanser are limescale-marks in the washbasin effectively removed.

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