Tough cleaning pads used for scrubbing pots, pans, and ovensĪ brush with a handle on it often used for cleaning toiletsĪ soft cleaning product that absorbs water and is used for washing surfaces Long stick with a sponge at the bottom that is soaked in water and soap used for cleaning floorsĪ container that holds paper, tins, glass, and other garbage that can be reused Powder or liquid soap used for cleaning clothes and linen Large, heavy bag for collecting the household garbageĬontainer with a lid that holds large garbage bagsĬoverings for the hands, with separate holes for the fingersĪ long tube that fills with water often kept outside and used for outdoor cleaning Liquid or powder soap that goes into a dishwasherįlat container used for collecting dirt and dust swept up with a broomĪ cleaning tool with a handle and feathers (or a soft cloth) used for wiping dust off surfaces Product that removes bad smells from a room often scented Liquid added in small amounts to water has strong chemicals that remove stains on white clothing also used to clean bathroomsīrush with a long handle on it for sweeping floorsįoam or liquid soap used on rugs and carpets White powder used for cleaning and removing odours Located inside a drain chops up bits of food into small pieces to fit down the pipesĮlectric appliance for cooking food quicklyĮlectric appliance for baking and heating foodĮlements on top of an oven for heating, frying, and boiling food Long surfaces for organizing and storing household itemsįound in bathrooms, a large area where you lie down and wash your bodyĮlectric appliance that washes dishes can be "built-in" (under a sink) or "portable" (moved and attached to the sink when in use)Įlectric appliance used for keeping food coldĮlectric appliance used for keeping food frozen (very cold) Special glass placed on a wall or counter, used for viewing one's selfĭecorations hung on walls or placed on surfaces often framed Square opening on a wall to hold a fire and warm up the home may be electric, gas, or wood Piece of furniture for holding television, stereo, and other electronic devices Piece of furniture for holding folded clothing Piece used for doing work and holding papers, books, writing tools usually found in an office Storage area with doors used for holding food, dishes, cleaning supplies, etc. Surface in the kitchen used for preparing food and holding small appliances Long comfortable piece for sitting on found in common rooms Surface found in the nursery, used for changing a baby's diaper Various types of furniture used for sitting on Long frame with a mattress on top for sleeping has blankets and pillows for comfort Often in basement extra room for watching TV and playing games such as billiards or ping pongĮnclosed room with large windows often used for relaxation, visiting, or reading Room filled with toys books and games indoor area for kids to play Outdoor area in front or backyard usually sits slightly off the ground often made of wood Room off the kitchen for keeping dry foods and storage items The largest bedroom in the house used by parents Place where family spends leisure time often has a TV, also used for entertainingĪrea in the front entrance for hanging coats and placing shoes Place for preparing food sometimes has a table and chairs for eating informal meals Long narrow area that joins one room to another Room with a table and chairs for eating in some houses this room is only used on special occasions The room for bathing and using the toilet Storage room at the very top of the house Each word is shown with its contextual meaning and some with an example sentence.Īfter reviewing this vocabulary, you may like to try our housekeeping vocabulary quiz. This page lists English words and phrases used in the context of housekeeping duties.
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