Cleaning Supplies Vocabulary

Cleaning Supplies

word	meaning
baking soda	white powder used for cleaning and removing odours
bleach	liquid added in small amounts to water; has strong chemicals that remove stains on white clothing; also used to clean bathrooms
broom	brush with a long handle on it for sweeping floors
carpet cleaner	foam or liquid soap used on rugs and carpets
deodorizer	product that removes bad smells from a room; often scented
dishwashing detergent	liquid or powder soap that goes into a dishwasher
dust pan	flat container used for collecting dirt and dust swept up with a broom
duster	a cleaning tool with a handle and feathers (or a soft cloth) used for wiping dust off surfaces
garbage or trash bag	large, heavy bag for collecting the household garbage
garbage or trash bin	container with a lid that holds large garbage bags
gloves	coverings for the hands, with separate holes for the fingers
hose	a long tube that fills with water; often kept outside and used for outdoor cleaning
laundry detergent	powder or liquid soap used for cleaning clothes and linen
mop	long stick with a sponge at the bottom that is soaked in water and soap; used for cleaning floors
recycling bin	a container that holds paper, tins, glass, and other garbage that can be reused
scouring pads	tough cleaning pads used for scrubbing pots, pans, and ovens
scrub brush	a brush with a handle on it; often used for cleaning toilets
sponge	a soft cleaning product that absorbs water and is used for washing surfaces
stain remover	laundry product used specifically on spots that regular laundry detergent cannot clean (stains include red wine or blood)
vacuum cleaner	a machine that sucks up dust and dirt on the floor as you push it around
vinegar	a clear sour tasting liquid mixed with water and used for cleaning; environmentally friendly alternative to store bought cleaners