Cleans off with a rag (5)
I believe the answer is:
dusts
'cleans off with a rag' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for dusts that I've seen before include "Cleans a surface with a cloth" , "Wipes" , "Polishes" , "Performs housework" , "Removes powder with a cloth" .)