cleanliness
Freedom from dirt
Cleanliness is the state of being clean—free from dirt, contamination, or impurities.
The word applies to physical hygiene personal cleanliness, tidy environments the cleanliness of the kitchen, and sanitary conditions hospital cleanliness standards.
The proverb "cleanliness is next to godliness" elevates the concept to a moral virtue.
Cleanliness can also describe precision or lack of messiness: the cleanliness of his technique.
Fatty alkali cleanser
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
sterilization · toothbrush · flossing · mouthwash · shampoo · deodorant · shower · bathing
Liquid refuse in drains
- wastewaterContaminated drainage from buildings
- chlorinationDisinfecting with a halogen
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
filtration · purification · septic · drainage · potable · sanitary · hygienist · inspector
Completely without blemish
- unblemishedFree from any defect
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
- untaintedFree from contamination
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
unadulterated · unsullied · undefiled · stainless · pure · virginal · wholesome · unpolluted
State of being tidy
- declutteringEliminating unnecessary possessions
- organizingSystematically putting in order
- dustingRemoving surface grime
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
mopping · polishing · vacuuming · straightening · arranging · sorting · shelving · stacking
Firm and breakable
- mintyHaving cool herbal flavor
- scentedHaving added fragrance
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- deodorizedStripped of unpleasant smell
ventilated · aired · laundered · sparkling · pristine · unsoiled · fragrant · breezy
Structured group with purpose
- structureArrangement of interconnected parts
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- systematizationCreating ordered structure
- methodicalOrganized and deliberate
arrangement · precision · neat · regimentation · uniformity · minimalism · streamlined · shipshape
soap
Fatty alkali cleanser
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
antibacterial · sterilization · toothbrush · flossing · mouthwash · shampoo · deodorant · shower · bathing · grooming
sewage
Liquid refuse in drains
- wastewaterContaminated drainage from buildings
- chlorinationDisinfecting with a halogen
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
decontamination · filtration · purification · septic · drainage · potable · sanitary · hygienist · inspector · regulations
immaculate
Completely without blemish
- unblemishedFree from any defect
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
- untaintedFree from contamination
uncontaminated · unadulterated · unsullied · undefiled · stainless · pure · virginal · wholesome · unpolluted · innocence
neatness
State of being tidy
- declutteringEliminating unnecessary possessions
- organizingSystematically putting in order
- dustingRemoving surface grime
sweeping · mopping · polishing · vacuuming · straightening · arranging · sorting · shelving · stacking · folding
crisp
Firm and breakable
deodorized · ventilated · aired · laundered · sparkling · pristine · unsoiled · fragrant · breezy · invigorating
organization
Structured group with purpose
- structureArrangement of interconnected parts
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- systematizationCreating ordered structure
methodical · arrangement · precision · neat · regimentation · uniformity · minimalism · streamlined · shipshape · meticulous
- domestic well-beingcomfort, safety, security, hygiene, warmth
- fast food criticismportion size, calorie count, grease, freshness, wait time
- homemaking skillshomemaking, meal planning, organization, decorating, housekeeping
- orderlinessneatness, tidiness, organization, arrangement, structure
- quality statefreshness, ripeness, dirtiness, purity, newness
- roommatesroommates, housemate, housemates, flatmate, flatmates
cleanlinessdirtiness
State of being unclean
filth · uncleanliness · griminess · filthiness · foulness
cleanlinessimpurity
Substance degrading another's quality
corruption · defilement · sinfulness · uncleanness · wickedness
cleanlinessmessiness
State of disarray
disorder · untidiness · sloppiness · disarray · clutter
- personal cleanlinessSelf-care through washing
- cleanliness standardsRequired level of hygiene
- ritual cleanlinessSanctified state of purity
- cleanliness obsessionPathological need for purity