dishwashing
Suds and sponges
Dishwashing is the task of cleaning dishes, utensils, and cookware after meals.
It can be done by hand in a sink or by machine.
The term often appears as a modifier: dishwashing liquid, dishwashing gloves.
Dishwashing duty is a household chore often assigned or negotiated: Whose turn is it to do the dishwashing?
Flat eating dishes
- bowlsDeep rounded containers
- cupsSmall drinking containers
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- potsVessels for cooking or planting
pans · cutlery · silverware · utensils · cookware · bakeware · tupperware · casserole
Chemical cleaning agent
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- scrub brushStiff-bristled cleaning implement
- drying rackFrame for hanging laundry
- rubber glovesWaterproof hand coverings
steel wool · brillo pad · scouring pad · bottle brush · rinse aid · basin · tub · squeegee
Repeating sequence of events
- rinse cycleDetergent-clearing laundry stage
- dry cycleHeated tumbling duration
- loadingAdding weight or cargo
- unloadingRemoving contents from carrier
rack · prewash · cascade · finish · energy efficient · quiet · spray arm · filter
Cleaning by rubbing hard
- soakingCompletely saturated with liquid
- rinsingClearing with water
- dryingMoisture removal process
- stackingPlacing items vertically
air-drying · scouring · wiping · draining · spot-checking · sanitizing · degreasing · hot water
Domestic cleaning duties
- drudgeryHard, boring work
- tidyingMaking spaces orderly
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- choresRoutine household tasks
daily · routine · thankless · repetitive · tedious · mundane · never-ending · piling up
Valve controlling water flow
- drainChannel for wastewater
- basinConcave water receptacle
- counterFlat service surface
- sprayerDevice dispersing liquid droplets
stopper · strainer · hot water · cold water · overflow · backsplash · plumbing · garbage disposal
plates
Flat eating dishes
pots · pans · cutlery · silverware · utensils · cookware · bakeware · tupperware · casserole · mugs
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- scrub brushStiff-bristled cleaning implement
- drying rackFrame for hanging laundry
rubber gloves · steel wool · brillo pad · scouring pad · bottle brush · rinse aid · basin · tub · squeegee · caddy
cycle
Repeating sequence of events
- rinse cycleDetergent-clearing laundry stage
- dry cycleHeated tumbling duration
- loadingAdding weight or cargo
unloading · rack · prewash · cascade · finish · energy efficient · quiet · spray arm · filter
scrubbing
Cleaning by rubbing hard
stacking · air-drying · scouring · wiping · draining · spot-checking · sanitizing · degreasing · hot water · elbow grease
housework
Domestic cleaning duties
chores · daily · routine · thankless · repetitive · tedious · mundane · never-ending · piling up · backlog
faucet
Valve controlling water flow
sprayer · stopper · strainer · hot water · cold water · overflow · backsplash · plumbing · garbage disposal · farmhouse sink
- houseworksweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, tidying
- life skillsreading, writing, cooking, cleaning, laundry
- glove activitiesboxing, surgery, gardening, welding, beekeeping
- home lifehome, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room
- daily activitiescooking, cleaning, eating, sleeping, bathing
- drudgerychores, housework, grunt work, busywork, drudgery
dishwashingcooking
Preparing food with heat
food preparation · eating · soiling · messing · making a mess
- dishwashing liquidSoap for dirty dishes
- dishwashing glovesHand protection for cleaning
dish, washing, wash, washed, dishes, washroom, washer, washes, washable