sponge off (verb)

1. After the movie, the cleaning crew began to sponge off the seats in the theater.

2. In ancient Greece, they would sponge off the marble floors to keep them clean and shiny.

3. During a religious ceremony, the priest would sponge off the sacred artifacts to remove any dust or impurities.

4. In the magical land, the creatures would sponge off the enchanted plants to absorb their magical properties.