Pronunciation: /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
noun the act of removing dirt or impurities from something
A1 I do the cleaning in my house every Saturday.
A2 My mom hired a cleaning service to tidy up our apartment.
B1 Regular cleaning of your computer keyboard can prevent the buildup of dirt and germs.
B2 Professional cleaning companies use specialized equipment to deep clean carpets.
C1 The cleaning crew arrived early to prepare the venue for the event.
C2 The meticulous cleaning of the laboratory ensured that experiments would not be contaminated.
verb present participle of the verb 'clean', which means to make something free of dirt or impurities
A1 I am cleaning my room.
A2 She is cleaning the dishes after dinner.
B1 The cleaning crew comes in once a week to tidy up the office.
B2 I hired a professional cleaning service to deep clean my carpets.
C1 The hotel manager ensures that the cleaning staff follows strict protocols for sanitation.
C2 The company invested in state-of-the-art cleaning equipment to maintain high hygiene standards.
formal The cleaning of the laboratory equipment must be done according to strict protocols.
informal I'm tired of cleaning the house every weekend.
slang I'll pay you to do the cleaning for me, I can't be bothered.
figurative Cleaning out the old files from the office computer can help improve its performance.
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