Home and Garden - Housekeeping

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

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
Home and Garden
cleaning [noun]

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

Ex: Regular cleaning is essential to maintain a healthy living environment .

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

Ex: Many families create a chore chart to ensure that everyone shares the responsibility for housework .

the act of thoroughly cleaning a room or house, especially in the beginning of spring and including parts one does not usually clean

Ex:

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

chore [noun]

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

Ex: Washing dishes is a chore that no one enjoys , but it has to be done .
yardwork [noun]

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

Ex: He spent the weekend doing yardwork , mowing the lawn and trimming the hedges .
domestic [noun]

a person employed to perform routine household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, or maintenance

Ex:

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

odd job [noun]

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 dust [verb]

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

Ex: The antique furniture requires gentle care , and the owner meticulously dusts it to preserve its condition .

to make a waste product usable again

Ex: Composting is a method of recycling organic waste to create nutrient-rich soil for gardening .
to mop [verb]

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

Ex: The janitor mops the hallway floors to maintain cleanliness .

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

Ex: The shoeshiner polished the gentleman 's leather shoes .

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

Ex: The housekeeper vacuumed the entire house before guests arrived .
to wash [verb]

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

Ex: I usually wash my car at the car wash .
to scrub [verb]

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

Ex: He scrubs the outdoor patio furniture to remove dirt and grime .
to empty [verb]

to remove the contents of a container or space

Ex: He empties the trash cans every evening .
to dry [verb]

to lose wetness, by being exposed to heat or air

Ex: Wet paint takes some time to dry completely on the canvas .
to wipe [verb]

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

Ex: He wiped his hands on a towel after washing them in the sink .
to fold [verb]

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

Ex: Before baking , she had to fold the pastry edges to seal the delicious filling .
to cook [verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: The chef cooks a delicious meal in the restaurant .
to clean [verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: Sarah cleans the kitchen counters with a sponge .

to put things into a particular order or structure

Ex: They recently organized the kitchen cabinets to maximize storage space .

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

Ex: To create a cozy workspace , she plans to furnish her home office with a desk , chair , and bookshelves .

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

Ex: During the drought , many small ponds and lakes in the region started to dry up .
to iron [verb]

to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric

Ex: He irons his pants carefully to make sure they are wrinkle-free .

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

Ex: The moving team efficiently unloaded furniture and boxes from the moving van into the new house .

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

to press [verb]

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

Ex: He pressed the tablecloth to make it smooth and wrinkle-free for the dinner party .
to wet [verb]

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

Ex: The rain wetted the ground , making it muddy .

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

Ex: He unfolded the letter to read its contents .

to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

Ex: He prefers to launder his dress shirts at home rather than using a dry cleaner .
to sweep [verb]

to clean a place by using a broom

Ex: He sweeps the porch to remove fallen leaves and dirt .