Commonly used verbs to describe the chores
- do the dishes : wash the dishes
- do the laundry : wash clothes
- dust the table : clean the dirt from the table
- sweep the floor : clean the floor using a broom
- vacuum the carpet : clean the carpet using a vacuum machine
- dry clothes : put clothes under the sun
- iron the clothes : smooth out the clothes using an iron
- fold the laundry : fold the clothes after the laundry
- take out the trash : take away the trash
- make bed : make the bed neat
- water the plant : give water to the plant
- feed the pets : give food to pets
General cleaning
- wash: clean with water and soap
- clean: remove dirt or mess
- wipe: rub surfaces with a cloth to remove dirt
- dust: remove dust from surfaces
- scrub: rub hard to remove tough dirt
- polish: make surfaces shine
- rinse: wash with water to remove soap or dirt
- dry: remove moisture from surfaces or objects
- vacuum: use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt
- sanitize: clean to a high level of cleanliness
- sanitize: reduce germs to safe levels
- disinfect: kill germs on surfaces
Kitchen
- wash (dishes, utensils, pots): clean with water and soap
- rinse (dishes, fruits, vegetables): wash quickly with water
- dry (dishes, hands): remove moisture
- slice: cut with a knife
- chop: cut into pieces
- dice: cut into small cubes
- peel: remove the outer skin
- mince: cut into very small pieces
- stir: mix with a spoon
- whisk: beat quickly to incorporate air
- cook: prepare food by heating
- bake: cook in an oven
- fry: cook in hot oil
- boil: cook in boiling water
- simmer: cook gently just below boiling
- season: add salt, spices, etc.
- marinate: soak in a seasoned liquid
- wash (produce): clean fruits/veggies
Laundry and ironing
- wash: clean clothes
- dry: remove moisture (in a dryer or air-dry)
- fold: organize into neat piles
- hang: place on a clothesline or hanger
- iron: straighten wrinkles with an iron
- press: apply heat and pressure (similar to iron)
Laundry room and laundry-related
- sort: separate by color/fabric
- pre-treat: apply stain remover before washing
- rinse: remove detergent or residues
- air-dry: dry without heat in air
Bathroom
- scrub: clean tiles, tub, toilet
- polish: shine fixtures
- sanitize: disinfect surfaces
- bleach: whiten or disinfect (use with caution)
Living areas and general maintenance
- arrange: organize items
- neaten: make tidy
- tidy: put things in order
- declutter: remove unnecessary items
- vacuum: clean floors with a vacuum
- mop: clean floors with a mop
- sweep: remove dirt with a broom
- rinse: wash out corners or floors after mopping
- dust off: remove dust from surfaces
- polish: enhance shine on wood or metal
- reorganize: change the arrangement of items
Outdoor/yard chores (if relevant)
- mow: cut the grass
- trim: cut edges or hedges
- weed: remove unwanted plants
- water: provide water to plants
- sweep: clear leaves or debris
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