cleaning
noun
[ ˈkliːnɪŋ ]
• the action of making something clean, especially the inside of a house.
• "the housekeeper will help with the cleaning"
clean
verb
• make clean; remove dirt, marks, or stains from.
• "clean your teeth properly after meals"
Similar:
wash,
cleanse,
wipe,
sponge,
scrub,
mop,
rinse,
scour,
swab,
hose down,
sluice (down),
flush,
polish,
disinfect,
shampoo,
floss,
lave,
launder,
dry-clean,
Origin:
Old English clǣne, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German klein ‘small’.