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Word

Meaning

baking soda

white powder used for cleaning and removing odours

bleach

liquid added in small amounts to water; has strong chemicals that remove stains on white clothing; also used to clean bathrooms

broom

brush with a long handle on it for sweeping floors

carpet cleaner

foam or liquid soap used on rugs and carpets

deodorizer

product that removes bad smells from a room; often scented

dishwashing detergent

liquid or powder soap that goes into a dishwasher

dust pan

flat container used for collecting dirt and dust swept up with a broom

duster

a cleaning tool with a handle and feathers (or a soft cloth) used for wiping dust off surfaces

garbage or trash bag

large, heavy bag for collecting the household garbage

garbage or trash bin

container with a lid that holds large garbage bags

gloves

coverings for the hands, with separate holes for the fingers

hose

a long tube that fills with water; often kept outside and used for outdoor cleaning

laundry detergent

powder or liquid soap used for cleaning clothes and linen

mop

long stick with a sponge at the bottom that is soaked in water and soap; used for cleaning floors

recycling bin

a container that holds paper, tins, glass, and other garbage that can be reused

scouring pads

tough cleaning pads used for scrubbing pots, pans, and ovens

scrub brush

a brush with a handle on it; often used for cleaning toilets

sponge

a soft cleaning product that absorbs water and is used for washing surfaces

stain remover

laundry product used specifically on spots that regular laundry detergent cannot clean (stains include red wine or blood)

vacuum cleaner

a machine that sucks up dust and dirt on the floor as you push it around

vinegar

a clear sour tasting liquid mixed with water and used for cleaning; environmentally friendly alternative to store bought cleaners

Word

Meaning

bath towel

large towel used for drying the body after a shower or bath

face cloth or wash cloth

small, square shaped towel or cloth used for washing the face and hands

fitted sheet

sheet with elastic that goes on top of the mattress and stays in place

fold
verb

make articles of clothing small and neat for storage

hand towel

a towel hung in the bathroom; used for drying hands

hanger
noun

a wire or plastic hook used for hanging clothes in a closet

iron
noun and verb

an electric appliance used for making clothes flat; to remove wrinkles

king size

the largest size bed or bed covering

laundry
noun
do the laundry

the washing of clothing

pillow case

a covering similar to a sheet that protects the head cushion

queen size

large size bed and bed covering (smaller than king, larger than double)

sheet
noun

a light cover on the bed

single

smallest bed or bed covering size; made for one person

stain
noun

a spot that is difficult to clean

top sheet

the sheet that goes on top of the fitted sheet and under a heavier blanket

twin size

bed or bed covering size that is larger than a single and smaller than a double; used for one person

Word

Meaning

Example sentence

allergic

when a person must stay away from a certain food or cleaning product because it can cause them to get very sick

Our daughter is allergic to that laundry detergent.

clean

remove dirt and stains

When the kitchen is clean I will start on the laundry.

clogged, plugged

when something is blocking the hole of a tube or pipe

The kitchen drain is clogged with potato skins.

damp

a little bit wet

I hung up your suit, but it is still a little damp.

dirty

opposite of clean

The floors are dirty because the kids walked through with their boots on.

dusty

when furniture and surfaces are covered with a small layer of matter

The office furniture upstairs is very dusty.

filthy

very dirty

The bathroom is filthy because we went away for the weekend and left the kids at home.

messy

out of order, opposite of neat and tidy

The children's rooms are messy, but it's their job to clean them.

neat, tidy (often expressed as "neat and tidy")

in good order, opposite of messy

Thank you for leaving the house so neat and tidy.

slippery

surface that is wet or polished and is easy to fall on

I just mopped, so the floors are a bit slippery.

soapy

covered with lots of soap bubbles

Can you rinse the dishes again? They are still soapy.

wet

filled or covered with water, opposite of dry

I put the dryer on twice but the clothes are still wet.

environmentally friendly

good for the world, doesn't contain strong chemicals

We only use cleaning products that are environmentally friendly.