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mop and glow

mop and glow v. phr. attributively, connoting hazardous materials clean-up, especially when applied to emergency services personnel. Etymological Note: Probably influenced by “Mop & Glo,” a strong-smelling household floor cleaner manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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