Vacuuming: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is typically used to describe the act of using a vacuum cleaner to clean carpets, floors, and upholstery.

• She spends every Saturday morning vacuuming the living room.
• The hotel staff are vacuuming the hallway carpets.

This is a British English term similar to 'vacuuming', referring to using a vacuum cleaner to clean the floors or carpets. It can sometimes be used more casually.

• She spends a lot of time hoovering the carpets in her flat.
• I need to do some hoovering before the party starts.

This word is used when removing dust from surfaces like shelves, tables, or decorations using a cloth or a duster.

• He is dusting the bookshelves in the study room.
• I need to do some dusting on the furniture before guests arrive.

Use this word when talking about cleaning floors using a broom to gather dirt, dust, or trash.

• She was sweeping the kitchen floor after dinner.
• The janitor is sweeping the hallway.