spring-cleaning
Annual domestic purge
Spring-cleaning is a thorough cleaning of a house or room, traditionally done in spring when warmer weather allows windows to be opened and heavy winter furnishings put away.
The term extends to any comprehensive tidying or reorganization: The department needs a spring-cleaning of its outdated policies.
Also spelled spring cleaning.
Eliminate unwanted elements
downsize · minimalism · simplify · unclutter · junk · debris · clutter · hoarding
Ceremonial set of actions
- annualOccurring every year
- customHabitual group practice
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
- householdDomestic unit of residents
chores · family · domestic · heritage · routine · habit · thorough · top-to-bottom
Circulation of fresh air
- breezeLight, gentle air movement
- crispFirm and breakable
- deodorizeEliminate offensive smells
- freshenerAgent that renews scent
scented · fragrant · lemony · pine · citrus · minty · floral · refreshing
Restoration of youthful vigor
- revitalizationRestoring vigor or vitality
- transformationThorough change in form
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
revamp · repainting · rearranging · redecorating · reset · makeover · restoration · rebirth
Removing surface grime
- moppingCleaning floors with water
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- vacuumingRemoving dirt by suction
polishing · washing · wiping · sanitizing · disinfecting · degreasing · shampooing · steaming
purge
Eliminate unwanted elements
dispose · downsize · minimalism · simplify · unclutter · junk · debris · clutter · hoarding · giveaway
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
household · chores · family · domestic · heritage · routine · habit · thorough · top-to-bottom · mother
ventilation
Circulation of fresh air
freshener · scented · fragrant · lemony · pine · citrus · minty · floral · refreshing · musty
rejuvenation
Restoration of youthful vigor
- revitalizationRestoring vigor or vitality
- transformationThorough change in form
- refreshRestore energy or newness
overhaul · revamp · repainting · rearranging · redecorating · reset · makeover · restoration · rebirth · reinvigoration
dusting
Removing surface grime
- moppingCleaning floors with water
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
vacuuming · polishing · washing · wiping · sanitizing · disinfecting · degreasing · shampooing · steaming · aeration
spring-cleaningsurface cleaning
Removing visible dirt only
spot cleaning · lick and a promise · touching up · token effort · once-over
spring-cleaninghoarding
Excessive accumulation of goods
accumulating · stockpiling · cluttering · collecting · gathering
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