Housecleaning (Noun)
Meaning 1
(figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions; "more housecleaning is in store at other accounting firms"; "many employees were discharged in a general housecleaning by the new owners".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Usages
Meaning 2
The act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house; "efficient housecleaning should proceed one room at a time".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The housecleaning schedule was printed on the fridge so everyone knew their tasks and deadlines.
- Regular housecleaning can help prevent pests and rodents from taking over your home.
- She had recently lost her housecleaning job and was struggling to make ends meet.
- The housecleaning service sent two people to clean the entire house in just a few hours.
- Housecleaning is a necessary evil, but it doesn't have to be a tedious chore when done with the right attitude.