remopping

Cleaning floors again

Remopping is mopping again—going over a floor a second time, either because the first pass didn't get it clean or because new dirt appeared: The kids tracked mud through right after I finished, so now I'm remopping the whole kitchen.

thoroughness

deep clean

Intensive, comprehensive cleaning

scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
sanitizingEliminating harmful microorganisms
disinfectingKilling bacteria and viruses

sterilizing · meticulous · elbow grease · spotless · shine · sparkle · hygiene · antibacterial · bleach · degreasing

cleaning

bucket

Open-top carrying vessel

waterClear essential liquid
floorIndoor walking surface
soapFatty alkali cleanser

detergent · scrub · rinse · wipe · sponge · suds · disinfectant · spill · stain · grime

repetition

again

Another time around

redoPerform once more
second passSubsequent review attempt
do-overAnother chance given

retry · rewash · reclean · touch-up · repeat · once more · reapply · persistent

Opposites

sequence/iteration

remoppingfirst pass

Initial attempt at something

cleaning action

remoppingsoiling

Making something unclean

dirtying · muddying · spilling · making a mess · sullying

Family

mop, mopping, mopped, moppet, mophead, mopper, moppers, moppets, mopboard

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G