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Scouring (Noun)

The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The scouring of the burnt pots was a tough job that required a lot of elbow grease.
She spent hours scouring the rusty metal table to restore its original shine.
Scouring the stubborn stain on the carpet proved to be a daunting task for the young cleaner.
After the party, the hosts spent the entire morning scouring the kitchen counters and sink.
The old wooden floor required a lot of scouring to remove the dirt and grime that had accumulated over the years.

Moving over territory to search for something; "scouring the entire area revealed nothing".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The police were scouring the neighborhood for any sign of the missing child.
Scouring the entire area revealed nothing but a few scraps of torn fabric.
The search party spent hours scouring the woods, but found no evidence of the hikers.
After scouring the city, the detectives finally found a lead on the suspect's whereabouts.
The team was scouring the desert landscape for any sign of the lost expedition.