Cleaning Verbs
Using water to wash away soap
Rinse
A general cleaner to wash your hands
soap
a liquid or powder soap used to wash clothes
detergent
an electrical appliance that sucks up dirt from rugs and floors
vacuum
something you should wear to protect yourself when you are sweeping the garage
a mask
Using a broom to clean the floor
Sweep
a cleaner to clean dishes, pots and pans
dishwashing liquid
a liquid added to a rinse cycle (or a sheet added to a dryer) to make clothes feel softer
fabric softener
something with 4 legs that you can put your drinks on top. It is usually in front of where you sit.
coffee table
Using chemicals to get rid of bacteria and viruses
Kill
A natural alternative to chemical clearners. This liquid tastes sour.
vinegar
The button on your washing machine you choose when you are washing thin or fragile clothing (like silk, wool, or lace)
delicates
a messy collection of unnecessary objects lying around in a disorganized way
dangerous leftover chemicals (like motor oil, paint, or week killer) that cannot go in normal garbage
To use something sharp to remove something a hard object
Scrape
a metal or plastic tool used to remove hard food stains
scraper
the screen inside a clothes dryer that collects fuzzy fibers from clothing
lint trap
fine, dry particles that settle on furniture.
dust
a name used to describe a mix of different things that do not belong to one single, clear category
miscellaneous
Preparing a stain before washing
Pre-treat
a strong cleaner that breaks down thick cooking oil animal fat, or motor oil
degreaser
fabric softeners make clothes feel soft, but they also help to reduce this _ _ _ _ _ _ cling
static
the soft fabric or leather material that covers chairs, cushions and sofas
upholstery
spraying lots of water on an object outside to wash away dirt, mud, or dust
hose down