Mr. Clean

noun

, Informal.

1. an actual or idealized person with an impeccable record, reputation, or image, especially 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).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mr. Clean¹

First recorded in 1970–75; popularized as the trademark of a liquid cleaner

Example Sentences

During 18 years playing first base for the Dodgers and San Diego Padres, Garvey was known as “Mr. Clean” for his sweet-swinging home runs and his wholesome image.

From Los Angeles Times

In the late ’80s, at the end of his lengthy baseball career, it was revealed that Garvey—known then as Mr. Clean, ironically—was embroiled in multiple extramarital affairs and had also accumulated a staggering amount of debt.

From Slate

Now Mr Clean, as he's nicknamed, must get to work on the sweeping reforms he has promised.

From BBC

There may be tarnish on the Mr. Clean image.

From Los Angeles Times

Garvey also has seen attacks on his character tied to 1980s sex scandals that sullied his reputation as “Mr. Clean,” a moniker that referred to his buttoned-down image from his Dodger days.

From Seattle Times