degunks
Clears out residue
Degunks means removes built-up grime, residue, or accumulated crud from something.
The verb degunk treats gunk—sticky, messy deposits—as something to be cleared away: I need to degunk the drain or This solvent degunks engine parts.
The word extends to digital cleanup: degunk your hard drive by deleting old files.
Clean by rubbing hard
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- washClean using liquid
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
disinfect · sanitize · purify · sponge · brush · wipe · solvent · degrease
Restore strength and vitality
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- refurbishRestore worn items
- renovateRestore to good condition
- rebuildRestore after damage
rejuvenate · refresh · renew · recondition · rehabilitate · overhaul · revive · resurrect
Coating to reduce friction
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
calibration · diagnostics · preventive · mechanic · checkup · greasing · troubleshooting · engine
scrub
Clean by rubbing hard
detergent · disinfect · sanitize · purify · sponge · brush · wipe · solvent · degrease · flush
revitalize
Restore strength and vitality
rebuild · rejuvenate · refresh · renew · recondition · rehabilitate · overhaul · revive · resurrect · reclaim
lubrication
Coating to reduce friction
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
inspection · calibration · diagnostics · preventive · mechanic · checkup · greasing · troubleshooting · engine · carburetor
streamlining
Making more aerodynamic or efficient
organize · tidy · prune · trim · remove · strip · clean-up · registry · cache · defragment