5.6 Cleaning

Use this domain for general words related to cleaning things.

Louw Nida Codes: 
47B Use of Liquids
  • What general words refer to removing dirt from something?
    clean, scrub, scour, cleanse
  • What general words refer to using water to remove dirt?
    wash
  • What materials are used to wash things?
    soap, shampoo, laundry soap, detergent, cleanser, scouring powder
  • 5.6.1 Clean, dirty

    Use this domain for words describing whether something is clean or dirty.

    OMC Codes: 
    318 Environmental Quality
    Louw Nida Codes: 
    79J Clean, Dirty
    79K Spotted, Spotless
  • What words describe something that is clean?
    clean, spanking clean, spotless, sparkling clean
  • What words describe something that is dirty?
    be dirty, filthy, soiled, stained, smeared, dusty, spotted, corrupted, grimy, greasy, polluted
  • 5.6.2 Bathe

    Use this domain for words related to bathing.

    OMC Codes: 
    515 Personal Hygiene
  • What words are used to refer to the action of taking a bath?
    bathe, take a bath, take a shower, wash up,
  • What words refer to the event of taking a bath?
    bath, bathing
  • What words refer to someone who is taking a bath?
    bather,
  • Where does a person take a bath?
    bathroom, bathtub, tub, shower, shower stall, bathhouse
  • What does a person use to take a bath?
    soap, shampoo, lather, washcloth, towel, shower cap, bathrobe, shower curtain, bathmat, bathroom sink
  • 5.6.3 Wash dishes

    Use this domain for words related to washing dishes.

  • What words refer to washing dishes?
    wash dishes, rinse
  • What tools are used to wash dishes?
    dishpan, pan, dish rack, dishtowel, dishcloth, sponge, dishwater, dishwasher, kitchen sink
  • 5.6.4 Wash clothes

    Use this domain for words related to washing clothes.

    OMC Codes: 
    296 Garment Care
  • What words refer to washing clothes?
    wash clothes, launder, do the laundry, dry clean
  • What are the steps is washing clothes?
    soak, scrub, rinse, wring, hang up (to dry), dry, take down, iron, fold, put away, hang up
  • Who does the laundry?
    washerwoman, drycleaners
  • What tools are used to wash clothes?
    laundry soap, detergent, washing machine, drier, washtub, washbasin, sink, basin, washboard, clothesline, clothespin, bucket, hanger, scrubbing stone
  • What words refer to the clothes to be washed?
    laundry, dirty laundry, dirty clothes, wash (n)
  • What words are used to describe the condition of clothes?
    clean, dirty, filthy, soiled, stained, faded, old, new, brand new, never been worn, worn, torn, ripped, patched, mended
  • 5.6.5 Sweep, rake

    Use this domain for words related to cleaning the floor or ground.

  • What words refer to cleaning the floor or ground?
    sweep, mop, scrub, wax, rake
  • What tools are used?
    broom, dustpan, mop, scrub brush, rake, brush
  • What words refer to the things that are removed?
    sweepings, leaves
  • 5.6.6 Wipe, erase

    Use this domain for words related to wiping dirt off of things.

  • What words refer to wiping dirt and dust off things?
    wipe, erase, to dust
  • What tools are used?
    dust cloth, rag, eraser, rubber
  • What words refer to the dirt that is removed?
    dust