How do I get rid of the downloaded files showing on my desktop?

That is what do I have to do so that my downloads do not show up on the desktop whether they are simple documents or program files?  If I put them in the trash it seems to delete them altogether... Any advice will be very welcome as my desktop is almost full of downloaded file icons

It's not good practice to have a desktop full of icons. Is that your default download location? If so, you'd do better to designate a new destination, maybe the Downloads folder on your user account. Or any folder you create.
Each web browser will allow you to select a destination in its preferences.

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