to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

掃除する (そうじする), 清掃する (せいそうする)
to clean or dry a surface using a cloth, etc.

拭く(ふく), 拭き取る(ふきとる)
to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

洗う (あらう), 洗浄する (せんじょうする)
to clean something quickly with water, often without using soap, in order to remove dirt or other substances

すすぐ, 洗い流す
to bathe under a continuous flow of water, typically for cleansing the body

シャワーを浴びる, シャワーをする
to wash or clean the body by putting it in water or pouring water over it

入浴する (にゅうよくする), 浴びる (あびる)
to clean something thoroughly by scrubbing it hard with a rough or tough material

スクラブする, こすり洗いする
to destroy bacteria, virus, etc. by cleaning with a special substance

消毒する, 消毒しる
to remove all bacteria or other microorganisms from something

滅菌する, 消毒する
to clean something thoroughly to reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria, or other harmful microorganisms

消毒する (しょどくする), 清潔にする (せいけつにする)
to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

洗濯する, クリーニングする
to remove unnecessary or unwanted items or things from a place

片付ける (かたづける), 整理する (せいりする)
to clean plates, cups, bowls, or other kitchen items after eating

洗い物をする, 食器を洗う
to make a place neat and orderly by putting things away, cleaning, or organizing

片付ける (かたづける, katazukeru)
to remove or neutralize unpleasant smells from something

消臭する, 脱臭する
to collect and remove dirt or trash, typically from the floor or a surface using a broom

掃き掃除をする, 掃除をする
to completely empty or remove the contents of a space, container, or place, often thorough cleaning

掃除する, 片付ける
to clean something by using water to make the dirt or other substances go away

洗い流す, 流し去る
to remove or neutralize harmful substances from something

除染する, 汚染物質を除去する
to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

汚染する, 侵犯する
to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

汚染する(おせんする), 汚す(よごす)
to make a dirty mark by rubbing or spreading something on a surface

汚す(よごす), 塗りつける(ぬりつける)
to infect or dirty something with a disease or harmful microorganism

汚染する (osen suru), 感染させる (kansensaseru)
to make a place dirty by leaving trash or waste scattered around

ゴミを捨てる, 散らかす
to damage the appearance of something by causing a flaw or imperfection

傷をつける, 汚す
