Mr. Clean

Mr. Clean
1. an actual or idealized person with an impeccable record, reputation, or image, esp. a politician (sometimes used with Miss, Ms., or Mrs. instead of Mr. when referring to a female).
2. such a person regarded as excessively virtuous; goody-goody (sometimes used with Miss, Ms., or Mrs. instead of Mr. when referring to a female).
[1970-75; popularized as the trademark of a liquid cleaner]

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