Home and Garden - Cleaning Supplies

Here you will learn some English words related to cleaning supplies such as "broom", "sponge", and "mop".

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Home and Garden
broom [noun]

a brush attached to a long handle that is used to clean the floor

dustpan [noun]

a small, flat container with a handle used to collect dust, dirt, or debris swept from the floor with a brush

Ex: The janitor emptied the dustpan into the trash bin .
mop [noun]

a cleaning tool consisting of a long handle with absorbent material like sponge, yarn, or cloth attached at the end, used for wiping or scrubbing floors

Ex: A mop and bucket are kept in the utility closet .
bucket [noun]

a round open container, made of plastic or metal, with a handle used for keeping or carrying things

Ex: The old barn had a leaky roof , so they placed buckets underneath to catch the rainwater .
sponge [noun]

a porous, absorbent material made of cellulose or other materials used for cleaning, washing, or applying liquid substances

a soft, lint-free cloths made of synthetic fibers, designed for dusting, wiping, and general cleaning

Ex: The microfiber cloth picked up all the dirt from the floor without leaving streaks .

a brush covered with short, stiff bristles that is particularly used for cleaning floors

Ex: The cleaner used a scrub brush to scrub away the dirt on the walls .

a long-handled tool with a soft, dust-attracting material on the end, used for reaching and dusting high or hard-to-reach areas

Ex: The dusting wand helped him reach the top of the cabinets where dust had built up .

a handheld tool with a rubber blade, used for removing liquid and cleaning solutions from windows and glass surfaces

Ex: I always keep a window squeegee in the garage for when I need to clean the car windows .

a handheld container with a nozzle that sprays liquids in a fine mist

a versatile cleaning solution suitable for various surfaces and general cleaning tasks

Ex: The all-purpose cleaner worked well on the bathroom sink and mirrors .

a specialized cleaning solution formulated for cleaning and removing streaks from glass surfaces

Ex: I always keep a bottle of glass cleaner under the sink for quick touch-ups .

a pre-moistened disposable wipe containing disinfectant solutions, used for quick and convenient surface disinfection

Ex: I wiped down the grocery cart with a disinfecting wipe before putting my items inside .

a brush with a long handle and bristles, specifically designed for cleaning toilets

Ex: The toilet brush is kept in a corner of the bathroom for easy access .

a cleaning solution or gel formulated to remove stains, mineral deposits, and odors from toilet bowls

Ex: The strong smell of the toilet bowl cleaner made the whole bathroom feel clean and fresh .

a type of thick absorbent paper used for drying things

Ex: I always keep a roll of paper towels in the kitchen .

a protective glove made of rubber or latex, worn to shield hands from chemicals and potential contamination during cleaning

Ex: The nurse put on rubber gloves before examining the patient .

a protective mask worn over the mouth and nose to filter out dust particles and other airborne substances during cleaning

Ex: I always use a dust mask when mowing the lawn because of the pollen in the air .
apron [noun]

a piece of clothing that is tied around the waist which protects the front part of the body from stains, dirt, etc. when working

Ex: The chemist carefully adjusted her safety goggles and tied on an apron before handling corrosive chemicals .

a cleaning solution designed specifically for deep cleaning and removing stains from carpets

a cleaning solution formulated for cleaning and maintaining different types of flooring surfaces, such as wood, tile, or laminate

Ex: The floor cleaner I use smells like lavender and leaves the floors looking shiny .

a tool designed for scrubbing and removing dirt from the narrow spaces between tiles or surfaces

Ex: The grout brush made it much easier to remove the mold from the bathroom tiles .

a cleaning product specifically designed to remove grease, burnt-on food, and stains from ovens and stovetops

Ex: He used an oven cleaner to remove the burnt food inside the oven .

a specialized cleaning product or solution used to clean and polish stainless steel surfaces, removing fingerprints and smudges

Ex: Stainless steel cleaner is great for polishing the stovetop and making it shine .

a substance or product that is used to remove spots or marks from fabrics, surfaces, or other materials

Ex: I always keep a bottle of stain remover in my laundry room for unexpected messes .
polish [noun]

a substance that one can rub into a surface to make it shiny and smooth

dust bag [noun]

a fabric or disposable bag designed to collect and trap dust and debris, typically used with vacuum cleaners or as protective covers for storing items

Ex: The dust bag in the cleaner was so large that it did not need to be changed for weeks .

a sticky roll used to remove lint and other particles from fabrics

Ex: I always keep a lint roller in my car to quickly clean the seats after my dog rides with me .

a handheld brush with bristles or an adhesive surface used to remove lint and other particles from fabrics by brushing or sweeping it over the affected area

Ex: The lint brush quickly picked up the dust from the fabric seats in the car .

a designated container or receptacle used for collecting recyclable materials, such as paper, plastic, glass, or metal, in order to facilitate their proper recycling and reduce waste

Ex: Remember to place your plastic bags in the regular trash , not the recycle bin .

a liquid formulated for cleaning, designed to remove dirt and stains from surfaces

Ex: He used a cleaning solution to wipe down the windows and make them shine .
plunger [noun]

a tool with a rubber cup fixed to a handle, used for clearing blocked pipes or drains

Ex: She kept a plunger handy in the bathroom cabinet for minor plumbing emergencies .
duster [noun]

a brush or a piece of cloth that is particularly used for removing dust from surfaces