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Home and Garden - Housekeeping

Here you will learn some English words related to housekeeping such as "cleaning", "chore", and "yardwork".

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cleaning
[noun]

the action or process of making something, especially inside a house, etc. clean

Ex: The cleaning of the bathroom is my least favorite task .
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housework
[noun]

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

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .
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the act of thoroughly cleaning a room or house, especially in the beginning of spring and including parts one does not usually clean

Ex: During spring cleaning, we scrubbed the floors, cleaned out the garage, and reorganized the closets.
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the process of cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and cookware using water, detergent, and sometimes a dishwasher machine

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

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chore
[noun]

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

Ex: Doing the laundry is a weekly chore that often takes up an entire afternoon .
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yardwork
[noun]

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

Ex: I have to finish my yardwork before I can join you for dinner .
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domestic
[noun]

a person who is employed to perform household tasks within a residence, such as cleaning, cooking, and other domestic duties

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

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

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

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to dust
[Verb]

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

Ex: The housekeeper dusts the framed photographs on the wall to keep them looking fresh .
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to make a waste product usable again

Ex: Electronic waste can be recycled to recover valuable materials and reduce electronic waste pollution .
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to mop
[Verb]

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

Ex: They mop the garage floor regularly to keep it free from oil stains and dirt .
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to polish
[Verb]

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

Ex: The housekeeper polished the wooden surfaces to remove dust and restore luster .
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to vacuum
[Verb]

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

Ex: They vacuum the rugs and mats in the entryway to remove dirt and mud .
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to wash
[Verb]

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

Ex: We should wash the vegetables before cooking .
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to scrub
[Verb]

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

Ex: After a day of gardening , she scrubs her hands to remove soil and stains .
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to empty
[Verb]

to remove the contents of a container or space

Ex: She emptied the bag of groceries onto the kitchen counter .
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to dry
[Verb]

to lose wetness, by being exposed to heat or air

Ex: The riverbank , once submerged , emerged as the water levels dropped , allowing the mud to dry.
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to wipe
[Verb]

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

Ex: The chef wiped the cutting board clean after chopping vegetables .
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to fold
[Verb]

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

Ex: She decided to fold the napkin into an elegant shape for the dinner table .
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to cook
[Verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: We should cook the chicken thoroughly before eating .
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to clean
[Verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: We always clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .
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to put things into a particular order or structure

Ex: Can you please organize the books on the shelf by genre ?
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to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

Ex: The office manager chose to furnish the conference room with a large table , comfortable chairs , and audiovisual equipment .
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to dry up
[Verb]

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

Ex: The heat caused the soil in the garden to dry up, making it necessary to water the plants more frequently .
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to iron
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to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric

Ex: The seamstress irons the fabric before sewing to create smooth seams .
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to unload
[Verb]

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

Ex: The delivery personnel worked together to unload packages from the delivery van onto the doorstep .
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to allow wet clothes to dry by hanging them up without wringing them out

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to press
[Verb]

to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it

Ex: The dry cleaner pressed the pleats of the skirt to restore its original shape .
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to wet
[Verb]

to make something damp or moist by applying water or another liquid

Ex: He wet the sponge and began to wash the car .
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to unfold
[Verb]

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

Ex: The traveler unfolded the camping chair for a comfortable seat .
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to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

Ex: After the camping trip , they laundered their sleeping bags to remove dirt and odors .
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to sweep
[Verb]

to clean a place by using a broom

Ex: After the party , they sweep the living room to pick up crumbs and spilled snacks .
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