Verbs Related to Cleaning Using Tools

to clean a place by using a broom

She sweeps the kitchen floor every evening after dinner.

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

She scrubs the bathtub to remove soap scum and stains.

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.

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy

I usually use a brush with natural bristles to distribute oils in my hair.

a flat piece of plastic, metal, etc. with a row of thin teeth, used for untangling or arranging the hair

She ran a comb through her hair to smooth out the tangles.

a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth

to remove hair from the body using a razor or similar tool

He shaves his face every morning to keep it smooth.

a liquid used to wash one's hair

She chose a sulfate-free shampoo to keep her color-treated hair vibrant.

a man who is getting married

The groom looked dashing in his tailored suit as he waited at the altar.

to make a ground surface become level or smooth, using a special gardening tool

He rakes the soil in the garden to prepare it for planting.

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 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.

a brand name of a type of electric household appliance that cleans floors and carpets by sucking up dirt

She used a Hoover to clean the living room carpet.