What does cleaning mean?
Definitions for cleaning
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This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word cleaning.
Princeton's WordNet
cleaning, cleansing, cleanupnoun
the act of making something clean
"he gave his shoes a good cleaning"
Wiktionary
cleaningnoun
A situation in which something is cleaned
Wikipedia
Cleaning
Cleaning is the process of removing unwanted substances, such as dirt, infectious agents, and other impurities, from an object or environment. Cleaning is often performed for aesthetic, hygienic, functional, environmental, or safety purposes. Cleaning occurs in many different contexts, and uses many different methods. Several occupations are devoted to cleaning.
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cleaning
Cleaning refers to the systematic process of removing dirt, dust, stains, germs, and other unwanted or harmful substances from surfaces, objects, or environments to make them clean, hygienic, and presentable. It typically involves using various cleaning agents, tools, and techniques to eliminate dirt, disinfect surfaces, remove debris, and restore a state of cleanliness. Cleaning is essential to maintain cleanliness, promote health and hygiene, ensure aesthetic appeal, and prevent the spread of diseases.
Webster Dictionary
Cleaning
of Clean
Cleaningnoun
the act of making clean
Cleaningnoun
the afterbirth of cows, ewes, etc
Editors Contribution
cleaningverb
Verb form of clean.
The cleaning process was easy as she & her husband did it together.
Submitted by MaryC on January 6, 2020
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Rank popularity for the word 'cleaning' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3620
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'cleaning' in Nouns Frequency: #2701
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cleaning in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cleaning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of cleaning in a Sentence
The EPA was right in the middle of the disaster, and we intend to make sure the Navajo Nation recovers every dollar it spends cleaning up this mess and every dollar it loses as a result of injuries to our precious Navajo natural resources.
I spent 30 years in hotel rooms going in and out, so Ive never even thought about cleaning up, but shes a neat freak, so she likes everything pretty clean, so I always get on her nerves about that.
I got into this from day one knowing I wanted to be the 800-pound gorilla on the Charlotte carpet-cleaning scene.
The feeling is that we are not scared, we are properly trained and the cleaning standard is higher than ever. So we are confident.
Colorado Department of Public Health:
Based on Public Healths follow up and investigation, In-N-Out is adhering to frequent cleaning and disinfecting protocols, in addition to enacting employee screenings, exclusion of ill employees, and cohorting staff, recommendations to temporarily close are given when transmission within the facility is identified and to allow for proper cleaning and disinfecting.
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