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Hotel Housekeeping Essential Vocabulary

Intermediate 2  •  60 words
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WordDefinitionFluency
 
sponge
(sing.) (noun) something used to clean with
(sing.) (noun) something used to clean with
 
mop
(sing.) (noun) a pole with a sponge or cloth used to clean floors
(sing.) (noun) a pole with a sponge or cloth used to clean floors
 
squeegee
(sing.) (noun) a cleaning tool with a flat rubber head for drying glass surfaces after they have been cleaned
(sing.) (noun) a cleaning tool with a flat rubber head for drying glass surfaces after they have been cleaned
 
rag
(sing.) (noun) a cloth used for cleaning, wiping or drying
(sing.) (noun) a cloth used for cleaning, wiping or drying
 
dust
(verb) (infinitive) to wipe away small pieces of dirt
(verb) (infinitive) to wipe away small pieces of dirt
 
duster
(sing.) (noun) a tool with a soft feather end for cleaning dust and dirt
(sing.) (noun) a tool with a soft feather end for cleaning dust and dirt
 
lint roller
(sing.) (noun) an item similar to a brush with a sticky surface that collects and cleans hair and dust
(sing.) (noun) an item similar to a brush with a sticky surface that collects and cleans hair and dust
 
sweep
(verb) (infinitive) to clean or move dust, dirt etc with a broom
(verb) (infinitive) to clean or move dust, dirt etc with a broom
 
broom
(sing.) (noun) something used to sweep the floor
(sing.) (noun) something used to sweep the floor
 
vacuum cleaner
(sing.) (noun) a machine used to clean the floor
(sing.) (noun) a machine used to clean the floor
 
steam cleaner
(sing.) (noun) a machine that uses hot water to clean surfaces
(sing.) (noun) a machine that uses hot water to clean surfaces
 
microfiber cloth
(sing.) (noun) a cloth made of extremely tiny fabric strands, used for cleaning and drying
(sing.) (noun) a cloth made of extremely tiny fabric strands, used for cleaning and drying
 
wringer
(sing.) (noun) a device used to squeeze water out of a rag or mop
(sing.) (noun) a device used to squeeze water out of a rag or mop
 
bleach
(uncount.) (noun) a chemical used for cleaning and killing bacteria
(uncount.) (noun) a chemical used for cleaning and killing bacteria
 
polish
(verb) (infinitive) to clean something so it is shiny
(verb) (infinitive) to clean something so it is shiny
 
furniture polish
(sing.) (noun) a substance used to clean furniture, such as tables, chairs and desks
(sing.) (noun) a substance used to clean furniture, such as tables, chairs and desks
 
drain cleaner
(uncount.) (noun) a chemical used to clean and clear plumbing
(uncount.) (noun) a chemical used to clean and clear plumbing
 
glass cleaner
(uncount.) (noun) a chemical liquid that cleans glass surfaces like mirrors and windows
(uncount.) (noun) a chemical liquid that cleans glass surfaces like mirrors and windows
 
non-toxic
(adjective) not poisonous; safe for humans to work with
(adjective) not poisonous; safe for humans to work with
 
latex gloves
(pl.) (noun) a rubber glove, often used for cleaning
(pl.) (noun) a rubber glove, often used for cleaning
 
multi-use
(adjective) having many uses or functions
(adjective) having many uses or functions
 
plunger
(sing.) (noun) a stick with a rubber attachment used to fix toilet problems
(sing.) (noun) a stick with a rubber attachment used to fix toilet problems
 
trolley
(sing.) (noun) a cart with wheels used to carry something
(sing.) (noun) a cart with wheels used to carry something
 
air freshener
(sing.) (noun) a device that hides bad smells
(sing.) (noun) a device that hides bad smells
 
headboard
(sing.) (noun) a panel attached to the top of a bed
(sing.) (noun) a panel attached to the top of a bed
 
mattress
(sing.) (noun) a large pad on top of a bed to sleep on
(sing.) (noun) a large pad on top of a bed to sleep on
 
box-spring
(noun) a hard box with springs placed under a mattress
(noun) a hard box with springs placed under a mattress
 
bed skirt
(sing.) (noun) a thin decorative fabric that hangs around a bed to cover the space above the ground
(sing.) (noun) a thin decorative fabric that hangs around a bed to cover the space above the ground
 
comforter
(sing.) (noun) a padded cover for a bed
(sing.) (noun) a padded cover for a bed
 
fitted sheet
(sing.) (noun) a sheet with curved elastic corners to make it fit tightly to the bed
(sing.) (noun) a sheet with curved elastic corners to make it fit tightly to the bed
 
flat sheet
(sing.) (noun) a simple sheet that lays over a bed
(sing.) (noun) a simple sheet that lays over a bed
 
pillows
(pl.) (noun) something soft on your bed or couch
(pl.) (noun) something soft on your bed or couch
 
mints
(pl.) (noun) a fresh tasting candy
(pl.) (noun) a fresh tasting candy
 
alarm clock
(noun) a clock used to wake you up
(noun) a clock used to wake you up
 
closet
(sing.) (noun) a place to store clothes or other things in the house
(sing.) (noun) a place to store clothes or other things in the house
 
drawer
(sing.) (noun) part of a cabinet or dresser that opens to hold items
(sing.) (noun) part of a cabinet or dresser that opens to hold items
 
lamp
(sing.) (noun) an electrical device that generates light
(sing.) (noun) an electrical device that generates light
 
outlet
(sing.) (noun) a wall device that is connected to a power supply and equipped with a socket for a plug
(sing.) (noun) a wall device that is connected to a power supply and equipped with a socket for a plug
 
luggage rack
(sing.) (noun) a surface for storing luggage
(sing.) (noun) a surface for storing luggage
 
end table
(sing.) (noun) a small table that sits by a bed, couch, etc.
(sing.) (noun) a small table that sits by a bed, couch, etc.
 
vanity
(noun) a mirror and drawers for dressing, sometimes including a sink
(noun) a mirror and drawers for dressing, sometimes including a sink
 
ice bucket
(sing.) (noun) a small container used to hold ice, usually found in hotel rooms
(sing.) (noun) a small container used to hold ice, usually found in hotel rooms
 
smoke detector
(sing.) (noun) a device used to warn people of fires
(sing.) (noun) a device used to warn people of fires
 
thermostat
(sing.) (noun) a device that measures the temperature indoors
(sing.) (noun) a device that measures the temperature indoors
 
shower head
(sing.) (noun) the part of a shower where the water comes out
(sing.) (noun) the part of a shower where the water comes out
 
shower cap
(sing.) (noun) a tight cap worn to keep hair dry while showering
(sing.) (noun) a tight cap worn to keep hair dry while showering
 
shower curtain
(sing.) (noun) a fabric that hangs in a shower to keep water in and maintain privacy
(sing.) (noun) a fabric that hangs in a shower to keep water in and maintain privacy
 
wash cloth
(sing.) (noun) a piece of cloth used to clean the face or hands
(sing.) (noun) a piece of cloth used to clean the face or hands
 
bath mat
(sing.) (noun) a fabric put on the ground to absorb water outside a bath or shower
(sing.) (noun) a fabric put on the ground to absorb water outside a bath or shower
 
toilet bowl
(sing.) (noun) the round, bowl-shaped part of the toilet
(sing.) (noun) the round, bowl-shaped part of the toilet

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