Cleaning Supplies And Equipment

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun A person whose work or business is cleaning

verb To make something free of dirt, marks, or mess, typically by washing, wiping, or brushing

adjective Free from dirt, marks, or mess; not dirty

adverb In a way that is free from dirt, marks, or mess; cleanly

  • The laboratory must be kept clean at all times to ensure accurate results.
  • I always feel better when my room is clean and organized.
  • I need to clean up my act and start taking responsibility.
  • Her conscience was clean after she confessed to her mistake.

verb to make something clearer or more understandable

  • I will provide you with all the necessary information to clear up any confusion.
  • Let me know if you need me to clear up anything for you.
  • I'll help you clear up any doubts you have, no worries.
  • The storm finally passed, and the sky began to clear up.

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'dirty' describes something that is not clean or impure.

  • The kitchen floor was covered in dirty footprints.
  • I can't believe you're wearing those dirty sneakers to the party.
  • I need to wash these dirty clothes before they start to smell.
  • His hands were dirty with the corruption of his business dealings.

noun the process or condition of producing a partial vacuum by removing air or gas from a closed space in order to induce fluid to flow into it

  • The suction device is used to remove excess fluids during surgery.
  • Make sure to turn on the suction when cleaning up the spill.
  • I can't believe how strong the suction is on this vacuum cleaner!
  • The celebrity's charisma had a powerful suction effect on the audience.

noun waste material that has been collected by sweeping

adjective describing the act of sweeping

  • The janitor collected all the sweepings from the hallway and disposed of them properly.
  • I accidentally stepped on some sweepings on the floor and made a mess.
  • I'll just sweep all these sweepings under the rug and deal with it later.
  • The detective sifted through the sweepings of evidence to find a clue.

noun A device that uses suction to clean floors and other surfaces.

verb To clean with a vacuum cleaner.

  • The vacuum cleaner was designed to effectively remove dirt and debris from carpets.
  • I need to run the vacuum before our guests arrive.
  • I'll just give the room a quick vac before everyone comes over.
  • Her sudden departure left a vacuum in the office that was hard to fill.