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| dry-cleaning |
a method of cleaning clothes that uses chemicals instead of water. |
| dry dock |
a basin-shaped dock that holds a ship and that can be drained or lifted to expose the ship's hull for cleaning or repairs. |
| face-lift |
any altering, cleaning, or similar restorative treatment to improve outer appearance, as of the exterior of a building. [1/2 definitions] |
| fix up |
to improve the appearance or condition of (a house or room) through repairs, cleaning, decoration, and the like. [1/4 definitions] |
| floss |
soft thread used for cleaning between the teeth. |
| freshen up |
to make oneself feel more comfortable or attractive, as by cleaning oneself. |
| furbish |
to restore to original or good condition, esp. by cleaning or polishing. |
| housecleaning |
the cleaning of a house and its furnishings, esp. when done thoroughly. [1/2 definitions] |
| househusband |
a married man whose primary occupation is managing the cooking, cleaning, and other necessary duties of his family's household. |
| housekeeping |
the job of taking care of a house, hotel, or other place where people stay. Some parts of housekeeping are cleaning and making the beds. |
| housewife |
a married woman whose main work is taking care of the cooking, cleaning, and other duties of her family's household. |
| housework |
the work of taking care of a household, especially cleaning inside the house. |
| kipper |
to cure (fish) by splitting, cleaning, salting, and drying in smoke or open air. [1/2 definitions] |
| laundry |
a room or business where such cleaning is done. [1/2 definitions] |
| lavage |
a cleaning or washing out, as of the sinuses or digestive organs, by repeated water injections. |
| linter |
(pl.) the short fibers that remain on cotton seeds after the first cleaning. [1/2 definitions] |
| nail file |
a small flat pointed file for cleaning, shaping, and smoothing the fingernails. |
| naphtha |
a colorless, flammable liquid distilled from coal or petroleum and used mainly as a solvent and cleaning agent. |
| pad1 |
a block of thick material used for cleaning surfaces or dishes. [1/4 definitions] |
| paper towel |
a small sheet of absorbent paper that is used mostly in the kitchen as a towel for such things as wiping surfaces or cleaning up spills. Paper towels are usually attached to other paper towels as part of a roll. |
| PFAS |
acronym for perflouroalkyl and polyflouroalkyl substances. Such chemical substances are used in a vast number of products and applications such as non-stick coatings for cookware, cleaning products, wire insulation, clothing, and food packaging. Some are known to be toxic, and, as a group, they are considered at least potentially harmful to human and animal health. They are also considered an environmental pollutant, as they can take thousands of years to break down, earning the the appellation "forever chemicals." |
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