Home and Garden - Housekeeping
Here you will learn some English words related to housekeeping such as "cleaning", "chore", and "yardwork".
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spring-cleaning
[noun]
the act of thoroughly cleaning a room or house, especially in the beginning of spring and including parts one does not usually clean
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 yardwork before I can join you for dinner .
to dust
[Verb]
to use a soft cloth or tool to clean and remove particles from the surface of objects, like furniture
to recycle
[Verb]
to make a waste product usable again
Ex: Electronic waste can recycled to recover valuable materials and reduce electronic waste pollution .
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 polished the wooden surfaces to remove dust and restore luster .
to launder
[Verb]
to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens
Ex: After the camping trip , laundered their sleeping bags to remove dirt and odors .

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