Cleaning Products Vocabulary

noun the act of removing dirt or impurities from something

verb present participle of the verb 'clean', which means to make something free of dirt or impurities

• The cleaning of the laboratory equipment must be done according to strict protocols.
• I'm tired of cleaning the house every weekend.
• I'll pay you to do the cleaning for me, I can't be bothered.
• Cleaning out the old files from the office computer can help improve its performance.

noun a substance used for cleaning, especially clothes

adjective relating to or used for cleaning

• The detergent used in the laboratory was specifically formulated for cleaning glassware.
• I ran out of detergent, can you pick some up from the store?
• I spilled juice on my shirt, do you have any detergent I can borrow?
• Kindness is the best detergent to wash away bitterness and resentment.