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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
cleaning
[noun]

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

Ex: After the party, the kitchen needed a deep cleaning. 
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housework
housework
[noun]

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

Ex: She spent the afternoon doing housework, including dusting, vacuuming, and doing laundry. 
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spring-cleaning

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

Ex: I always feel better after doing some spring cleaning; it makes the whole house feel fresh. 
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dishwashing

the process of cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and cookware using water, detergent, and sometimes a dishwasher machine

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grocery shopping

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
chore
[noun]

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

Ex: Taking out the trash is one of the daily chores he is responsible for. 
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yardwork
yardwork
[noun]

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

Ex: After a long day of yardwork, I was exhausted but pleased with how the garden looked. 
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domestic
domestic
[noun]

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

Ex: The family hired a domestic to help with chores. 
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domesticity

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
odd job
[noun]

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

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home repair

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
to dust
[Verb]

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

Ex: She regularly dusts the bookshelves to keep them free of accumulated dust. 
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to recycle

to make a waste product usable again

Ex: Recycling paper involves collecting and processing used paper products to make new paper. 
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to mop
to mop
[Verb]

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

Ex: She mops the kitchen floor every evening to keep it clean. 
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to polish
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 jeweler polished the silver necklace to a high shine. 
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to vacuum
to vacuum
[Verb]

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

Ex: She vacuums the carpets in the living room every week to keep them clean. 
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to wash
to wash
[Verb]

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

Ex: I always wash my hands before eating. 
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to scrub
to scrub
[Verb]

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

Ex: She scrubs the bathtub to remove soap scum and stains. 
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to empty
to empty
[Verb]

to remove the contents of a container or space

Ex: She had to empty the trash bin before it overflowed. 
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to dry
to dry
[Verb]

to lose wetness, by being exposed to heat or air

Ex: Leave the wet towels in the sun, and they will eventually dry. 
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to wipe
to wipe
[Verb]

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

Ex: She wiped the kitchen counter with a damp cloth to remove crumbs. 
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to fold
to fold
[Verb]

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

Ex: She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing. 
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to cook
to cook
[Verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast. 
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to clean
to clean
[Verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: I need to clean my glasses; they are dirty. 
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to organize

to put things into a particular order or structure

Ex: She organized her closet by color, making it easier to find clothes in the morning. 
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to furnish

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

Ex: They decided to furnish the living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and stylish chairs. 
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to dry up
to dry up
[Verb]

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

Ex: As the sun beat down, the river began to dry up, revealing more of its rocky bed. 
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to iron
to iron
[Verb]

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

Ex: She irons her shirts before going to work to ensure they look neat and tidy. 
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to unload
to unload
[Verb]

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

Ex: The warehouse workers began to unload crates of merchandise from the delivery truck. 
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to drip-dry

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

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to press
to press
[Verb]

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

Ex: She pressed her dress to remove the wrinkles before attending the event. 
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to wet
to wet
[Verb]

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

Ex: She wet her paintbrush before starting to paint. 
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to unfold
to unfold
[Verb]

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

Ex: She unfolded the map to check the directions. 
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to launder

to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

Ex: She laundered her clothes before packing for the trip. 
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to sweep
to sweep
[Verb]

to clean a place by using a broom

Ex: She sweeps the kitchen floor every evening after dinner. 
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