Household chores

to change the sheets /ʃiːt/

changer les draps

to make the bed

faire le lit

to scrub the floor

• — implies physical effort and thorough cleaning, not just light washing.

• It’s often used for very dirty floors.

• usually with water, soap/detergent, and a brush or mop, in order to remove dirt, stains, or grime

драяти підлогу

to clean the oven

to clean the windows

to defrost freezer /ˌdiːˈfrɒst/

to vacuum the carpet /ˈvæk.juːm/

to dust

to clean the bathroom

to clean up (US)

to tidy (UK)

• to organize and put things in order, often without deep cleaning

• focus is more on neatness, not dirt removal

• прибирати

• наводити порядок

• розкладати речі по місцях

• прибирати безлад

to buy groceries /ˈɡrəʊ.sər.is/

to buy food and everyday household items, especially from a supermarket
(things like bread, milk, vegetables, meat, etc.)

to do the laundry

to wash, dry, and fold clothes

to hang clothes (US)

to hang out clothes (UK) /hæŋ/

to do the ironing

to fold clothes /fəʊld/ /kləʊðz/

to set the table

to clear the table

to remove used dishes, plates, glasses, and leftovers from the table after a meal

to load the dishwasher /ləʊd/

to unload the dishwasher

to wipe the surfaces

to clean surfaces (tables, counters, shelves, etc.) by rubbing them with a cloth or sponge, usually to remove dust, spills, or light dirt

• протирати поверхні

• витирати поверхні

to do the dishes

to dry the dishes

to take out the trash (US) / rubbish (UK)

to do the housework / household chores /tʃɔːr/

робити хатню роботу

to clean the house / flat

прибирати дім / квартиру

to do a deep clean

робити генеральне прибирання

to put things back in their place

класти речі на свої місця

to declutter the space /ˌdiːˈklʌt.ər/

позбавлятися зайвих речей

to dust the furniture

витирати пил з меблів

to wipe down a table / desk / counter

ретельно протирати, витерти, протерти

to clean or dry a surface by rubbing it with a cloth, towel, or similar item, usually to remove dirt, dust, spills, or moisture.

= clean the whole surface by wiping it.

to scrub off (stains)

відтирати (плями, бруд)

to use a damp cloth /dæmp/ /klɒθ/

користуватися вологою ганчіркою

to vacuum the floor / carpet

пилососити підлогу / килим

to sweep up

• sweep = move dirt

• sweep up = remove dirt completely

підмітати, збираючи сміття

To sweep up means to clean a floor by sweeping and collecting dirt, dust, or small pieces together, usually after something has happened.

to mop up

витирати рідину / калюжу/ бруд

To mop up means to remove liquid, spills, or remaining mess, often after something has happened.

to shake out (rugs, blankets)

витрушувати (килими, пледи)

to wipe the countertops

протирати робочі поверхні

It does not clearly say whether you cleaned all of it or just part.

→ Maybe quickly, maybe only one area.

витерти / протерти стільницю (загально)

_{(to wipe down}

_{Means to clean the entire surface carefully and completely.}

_{Emphasizes thoroughness and finishing the job.}

_{→ The whole countertop is clean.)}

to scrub the sink / toilet / shower /skrʌb/

відчищати раковину / унітаз / душ

to remove limescale /ˈlaɪm.skeɪl/

прибирати накип

white material that collects inside water pipes, kettles, etc. in areas where the water is hard (= contains a lot of natural chemicals)

to put on a wash

запускати прання

to iron out (creases) /kriːs/

розпрасовувати (складки)

to air the room uk /eər/ us /er/

провітрювати кімнату

to clean the sink

мити раковину

to rinse off /rɪns/ uk /ɒf/ us /ɑːf/

споліскувати