Houseclean: meaning, definitions and examples
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houseclean
[ ˈhaʊsˌkliːn ]
domestic chores
Houseclean refers to the act of thoroughly cleaning a home or living space. This often includes a variety of tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, and organizing clutter. The goal of housecleaning is to maintain a healthy and tidy environment. It can be done on a regular basis and may involve deep cleaning tasks that are needed less frequently.
Synonyms
cleaning, decluttering, tidying
Examples of usage
- I need to houseclean the living room before the guests arrive.
- She hires a service to houseclean her apartment every month.
- They spent the entire Saturday housecleaning the entire house.
- After the party, it took hours to houseclean the mess left behind.
Translations
Translations of the word "houseclean" in other languages:
🇵🇹 limpeza da casa
🇮🇳 घर की सफाई
🇩🇪 Hausreinigung
🇮🇩 pembersihan rumah
🇺🇦 прибирання будинку
🇵🇱 sprzątanie domu
🇯🇵 家の掃除
🇫🇷 nettoyage de la maison
🇪🇸 limpieza de la casa
🇹🇷 ev temizliği
🇰🇷 집 청소
🇸🇦 تنظيف المنزل
🇨🇿 úklid domu
🇸🇰 upratovanie domu
🇨🇳 家庭清洁
🇸🇮 čiščenje hiše
🇮🇸 húsþrif
🇰🇿 үй тазалау
🇬🇪 სახლი სუფთა
🇦🇿 ev təmizliyi
🇲🇽 limpieza de la casa
Etymology
The term houseclean is a compound word derived from the words 'house' and 'clean'. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English word 'hus', meaning 'dwelling' or 'shelter', and 'cleanan', which means 'to free from dirt'. Over time, as societal norms and living conditions evolved, the need for housecleaning became more pronounced. By the 19th century, the concept of maintaining a clean household became associated with social status and domestic responsibility. The rise of modern cleaning supplies and tools further facilitated the practice of housecleaning. Today, it is often viewed not only as a chore but as an essential aspect of home maintenance and personal well-being.