CLEANING VOCABULARY

Sweep: To clean a floor or ground using a broom by brushing away dirt and dust.

Sentence: She swept the kitchen floor after breakfast to get rid of the crumbs.

Mop: To clean a floor by using a mop (a tool with a sponge or cloth on a stick) soaked in water or cleaning solution.

Sentence: After sweeping, he mopped the floor to remove the stubborn stains.

Dust: To remove dust from surfaces using a cloth, duster, or brush.

Sentence: I dusted the shelves before arranging the books.

Vacuum: To clean floors, carpets, or upholstery by sucking up dust and dirt using a vacuum cleaner.

Sentence: The cleaning service vacuumed the living room carpet thoroughly.

Scrub: To clean something by rubbing it hard, usually with a brush and cleaning agent.

Sentence: She scrubbed the bathtub to remove the soap scum.

Polish: To make a surface smooth and shiny by rubbing it with a special substance or cloth.

Sentence: He polished the wooden table to give it a shiny finish.

Disinfect: To clean something using chemicals that kill germs and bacteria.

Sentence: It’s important to disinfect kitchen counters to prevent contamination.

Rinse: To wash something with clean water to remove soap or dirt.

Sentence: After washing the dishes, she rinsed them with hot water.

Wipe: To clean a surface by rubbing it with a cloth or paper.

Sentence: He wiped the spilled juice from the table immediately.

Declutter: To remove unnecessary items from a space to make it neat and organized.

Sentence: She spent the weekend decluttering her closet and donating old clothes.

Sanitize: To clean something to make it free from bacteria and germs, often using heat or chemicals.

Sentence: The restaurant staff sanitized the kitchen utensils regularly.

Dustpan: A flat container with a handle used with a broom to collect dust and dirt.

Sentence: After sweeping, she used a dustpan to collect the dirt.