degrime
Strip away gunk
To degrime is to remove grime—the stubborn, accumulated dirt and grease that builds up on surfaces over time.
The word appears most often in cleaning contexts: I spent the afternoon degriming the kitchen exhaust fan.
It suggests more intensive cleaning than ordinary wiping or dusting.
sanitize
Kill pathogens on surfaces
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
bleach · fumigate · hygiene · swab · decontaminate · descale · disinfectant · sanitize
scrub
Clean by rubbing hard
wipe · soap · detergent · sponge · brush · lather · suds · spray · bucket · water
disinfect
Kill pathogens on surfaces
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
germicide · bleach · fumigate · hygiene · swab · decontaminate · descale · disinfectant · sanitize
refurbish
Restore worn items
- renovateRestore to good condition
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
revamp · rehabilitate · renew · polish · buff · resurface · strip · refinish · sandblast