The dishes were cleared and the table was wiped clean.
Meaning: The plates and utensils were taken away, and the table was cleaned.
Choice of Words: The verbs "cleared" and "wiped clean" convey the idea of tidying up after the meal.
Alternative Expressions
The dirty dishes were taken away and the table was scrubbed clean.
Meaning: The dirty dishes were taken away and the table was cleaned with a brush or sponge to remove any food or dirt.
Choice of Words: **Dirty**: Covered in dirt or other substances. **Scrubbed**: Rubbed hard with a brush or sponge to remove dirt or other substances.
The dishes were put away and the table was wiped down.
Meaning: The dirty dishes were put away in a cupboard or drawer and the table was cleaned with a cloth or sponge to remove any food or dirt.
Choice of Words: **Put away**: Placed in a designated storage area. **Wiped down**: Cleaned with a cloth or sponge to remove any dirt or other substances.