Cleaning and household actions in English, with pictures
This page teaches common verbs and items used for cleaning and housework. Try doing each movement while saying its name out loud to remember it better.
scrub
/skrʌb/
To rub a dirty surface hard using a brush and soap.
“I need to scrub the dirty kitchen floor today.”
/swiːp/
To clear dirt from a floor using a long brush.
“Please sweep the floor before our guests arrive.”
mop
/mɑːp/
To clean or wash a floor using a wet tool with strings.
“She had to mop the kitchen floor after the dog ran inside.”
/waɪp/
To clean or dry something by rubbing a cloth across it.
“Can you wipe the kitchen table with a cloth?”
/dʌst/
To clean fine dry dirt off furniture or shelves using a cloth.
“Please dust the bookshelves before our guests arrive.”
/soʊk/
To leave something inside water or another liquid for some time.
“Soak the dirty cooking pot before washing it.”
/rɪŋ/
To twist and squeeze a wet cloth to remove water.
“Make sure to wring out the wet towel first.”
/foʊld/
To bend one part of a cloth over another part neatly.
“I helped my mother fold the dry clothes.”
/ˈaɪərn/
To smooth clothes and remove wrinkles using a hot electrical device.
“He needs to iron his work shirt before the meeting.”
/wɒʃ/
To make something clean by using water and soap.
“Always wash your hands before eating dinner.”
stack
/stæk/
To arrange objects neatly one on top of another.
“She decided to stack the heavy books against the wall.”
/rɪˈpleɪs/
To put a new thing where an old one was.
“It is time to replace the old kitchen sponge.”
