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