mopping
Wringing wet cloth
Mopping is cleaning a floor with a mop—a long-handled tool with absorbent material at the end, pushed across wet surfaces.
The word extends to any wiping or soaking motion: He was mopping his brow with a handkerchief.
To be mopping up is to finish remaining tasks or deal with stragglers after a main effort: The army spent weeks mopping up resistance.
Open-top carrying vessel
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- wringingTwisting to extract moisture
- rinsingClearing with water
suds · detergent · soap · sanitizing · disinfecting · squeegee · sponge · dustpan
Slightly wet
- soakedThoroughly wet throughout
- soggyThoroughly wet and soft
- drippingRendered cooking fat
- slipperyLacking friction, hard-to-grasp
sloshy · splashing · waterlogged · saturated · sudsy · soapy · squeaky · puddled
Flat surface-covering piece
- linoleumSmooth resilient floor covering
- hardwoodDense deciduous timber
- laminateBond thin layers together
- groutTile joint filler
vinyl · concrete · marble · stone · terrazzo · parquet · baseboards · corners
Hard, boring work
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- elbow-greaseStrenuous physical effort
- sweatMoisture from skin pores
- exertionVigorous physical effort
chore · tedious · repetitive · back-breaking · manual · tiring · monotonous · thankless
Bringing to completion
- concludingBringing to an end
- remainingStill present after removal
- stragglersThose who fall behind
- aftermathResults following an event
Per diem, repeated
- weeklyEvery seven days
- nightlyOccurring each evening
- scheduledArranged for specific time
- maintenancePreserving working condition
regular · shift · after-hours · custodial · janitorial · systematic · methodical · checklist
bucket
Open-top carrying vessel
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- wringingTwisting to extract moisture
rinsing · suds · detergent · soap · sanitizing · disinfecting · squeegee · sponge · dustpan · wiping
damp
Slightly wet
slippery · sloshy · splashing · waterlogged · saturated · sudsy · soapy · squeaky · puddled · slick
tile
Flat surface-covering piece
- linoleumSmooth resilient floor covering
- hardwoodDense deciduous timber
- laminateBond thin layers together
grout · vinyl · concrete · marble · stone · terrazzo · parquet · baseboards · corners · kitchen
drudgery
Hard, boring work
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- elbow-greaseStrenuous physical effort
- sweatMoisture from skin pores
exertion · chore · tedious · repetitive · back-breaking · manual · tiring · monotonous · thankless · menial
finishing
Bringing to completion
- concludingBringing to an end
- remainingStill present after removal
- stragglersThose who fall behind
daily
Per diem, repeated
maintenance · regular · shift · after-hours · custodial · janitorial · systematic · methodical · checklist · rounds
- houseworkdishes, sweeping, dusting, dishwashing, vacuuming
- life skillsreading, writing, cooking, cleaning, laundry
- sanitationsewage, sewers, cleaning, sewer, disinfecting
- cleaning motionswiping, rubbing, scrubbing, brushing, sweeping
- cleaning servicesjanitors, custodians, office cleaning, window washing, floor care
- cleanupdebris removal, litter removal, junk removal, waste disposal, litter pickup
moppingsweeping
Extensive and far-reaching
dusting · vacuuming · polishing · dry-cleaning · dry cleaning
moppinglounging
Reclining in idleness
resting · relaxing · idling · sitting around · neglecting
- mopping upCompleting final details
- mopping the floor with someoneDefeating someone overwhelmingly
- floor moppingWashing hard surfaces below