charlady
Hired house cleaner
A charlady is a cleaning woman, especially one hired to clean homes or offices.
The term is British and old-fashioned, largely replaced by cleaner or cleaning lady.
The charlady came twice a week to do the floors.
Also charwoman.
Female janitor
- cleanerAgent that removes dirt
- domesticOf the home
- dailyPer diem, repeated
- housekeeperDomestic cleaning professional
skivvy · tweeny · scullery-maid · housemaid · chambermaid · washerwoman · maidservant · amah
Floor-washing implement
- bucketOpen-top carrying vessel
- pailOpen-topped carrying vessel
- broomBristled cleaning stick
- dustpanHandheld floor-debris collector
duster · rag · polish · detergent · bleach · suds · soap · disinfectant
Cleaning by rubbing hard
- moppingCleaning floors with water
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- dustingRemoving surface grime
- polishingSmoothing by friction
washing · laundry · ironing · tidying · scouring · wiping · vacuuming · sanitizing
Room for dishwashing
- kitchenFood preparation room
- pantryHousehold provisions closet
- parlourFormal domestic gathering space
- below-stairsServant areas of house
manor · townhouse · Victorian · Edwardian · downstairs
Absence of dirt
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
- spick-and-spanCompletely clean and orderly
- orderlinessMethodical arrangement of things
- neatnessState of being tidy
sparkling · shiny · hygienic · freshness · tidiness · uncluttered · squeaky-clean · pristine
scrubwoman
Female janitor
housekeeper · skivvy · tweeny · scullery-maid · housemaid · chambermaid · washerwoman · maidservant · amah · ayah
mop
Floor-washing implement
dustpan · duster · rag · polish · detergent · bleach · suds · soap · disinfectant · gloves
scrubbing
Cleaning by rubbing hard
polishing · washing · laundry · ironing · tidying · scouring · wiping · vacuuming · sanitizing · disinfecting
scullery
Room for dishwashing
below-stairs · manor · townhouse · Victorian · Edwardian · downstairs
cleanliness
Absence of dirt
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
- spick-and-spanCompletely clean and orderly
- orderlinessMethodical arrangement of things
neatness · sparkling · shiny · hygienic · freshness · tidiness · uncluttered · squeaky-clean · pristine
charladybutler
Chief domestic servant
lady of the house · manservant · valet · footman · majordomo