Definitions by Office Drone #695

Polite Wipe 

The perfunctory wipe-down of a surface before someone else uses the still-filthy surface. It is commonly performed as a means to signal care and consideration for a third party without actually caring enough to clean properly.

I gave the phone a polite wipe before moving desks.

Polite Wipe by Office Drone #695 September 19, 2019