Housekeeping

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

He washed his hands to keep them clean.

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

She spent the afternoon doing housework, including dusting, vacuuming, and doing laundry.

to thoroughly clean and organize a space, typically done during the spring season

Every year, they spring-clean the house before Easter.

the process of cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and cookware using water, detergent, and sometimes a dishwasher machine

the act of purchasing food and other household items from a grocery store or supermarket to meet one's household needs

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

Taking out the trash is one of the daily chores he is responsible for.

the physical labor of maintaining and beautifying an outdoor space, including tasks like mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, and general landscaping

After a long day of yardwork, I was exhausted but pleased with how the garden looked.

relating to activities, issues, or affairs within a particular country

Domestic policy decisions affect the lives of citizens within a country.

the state or quality of being focused on home life, family, and the activities associated with maintaining a household

a single miscellaneous task or chore, typically small in scale and unrelated to one's primary occupation or job

the process of fixing or addressing damages, defects, and malfunctions in a residential property to restore its functionality and safety

to use a soft cloth or tool to clean and remove particles from the surface of objects, like furniture

She regularly dusts the bookshelves to keep them free of accumulated dust.

to make a waste product usable again

Recycling paper involves collecting and processing used paper products to make new paper.

to clean a surface by wiping it with a handle attached to a sponge or cloth at its end

She mops the kitchen floor every evening to keep it clean.

to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny

The jeweler polished the silver necklace to a high shine.

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.

She vacuums the carpets in the living room every week to keep them clean.

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

I always wash my hands before eating.

to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

She scrubs the bathtub to remove soap scum and stains.

with no one or nothing inside

The empty room echoed with every step, its walls bare and devoid of furniture.

lacking moisture or liquid

She watered the dry plants in the garden.

to clean or dry a surface using a cloth, etc.

She wiped the kitchen counter with a damp cloth to remove crumbs.

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.

to make food with heat

I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast.

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

He washed his hands to keep them clean.

to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity to take place

I organize the annual charity event for our community.

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

They decided to furnish the living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and stylish chairs.

to become empty of water or other liquids, often through evaporation

As the sun beat down, the river began to dry up, revealing more of its rocky bed.

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

Iron is commonly used in construction to make buildings and bridges.

to remove things or goods from a container, vehicle, etc.

The warehouse workers began to unload crates of merchandise from the delivery truck.

to allow wet clothes to dry by hanging them up without wringing them out

to push a thing tightly against something else

He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.

covered with or full of water or another liquid

He enjoyed the smell of wet soil after the rain.

to open or spread something out from a folded state or compact form

She unfolded the map to check the directions.

to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

She laundered her clothes before packing for the trip.

to clean a place by using a broom

She sweeps the kitchen floor every evening after dinner.