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Topic-Related Verbs - Verbs Related to Cleaning Using Tools

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to cleaning using tools such as "iron", "sweep", and "vacuum".

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Categorized English Topic-related Verbs
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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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 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 brush
to brush
[Verb]

to use a tool to arrange or tidy up your hair

Ex: She brushes her hair every morning to make it smooth and neat. 
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to comb
to comb
[Verb]

to use a tool with narrow, evenly spaced teeth to untangle and arrange hair

Ex: She combs her hair every morning before leaving for work. 
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to floss
to floss
[Verb]

to clean between teeth using a thin thread or similar tool

Ex: She flosses her teeth every night before bed to remove food particles and plaque. 
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to shave
to shave
[Verb]

to remove hair from the body using a razor or similar tool

Ex: He shaves his face every morning to keep it smooth. 
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to shampoo

to wash something, like hair or carpets, using a special cleaning solution

Ex: She shampoos her hair every other day to keep it clean and fresh. 
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to groom
to groom
[Verb]

to make someone look neat and clean by fixing their hair, clothes, or overall appearance

Ex: He grooms his hair meticulously every morning before leaving for work. 
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to rake
to rake
[Verb]

to make a ground surface become level or smooth, using a special gardening tool

Ex: He rakes the soil in the garden to prepare it for planting. 
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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 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 hoover
to hoover
[Verb]

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, and debris

Ex: She hoovers the bedroom carpet to remove any dust and allergens. 
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