I’m a web professional, recently we wanted to make major changes into our web app and one of our colleagues used the word house cleaning. What phrase do you use to say major changes need to be done. Can we use house keeping? What is the difference between them?
asked Jan 13, 2014 at 16:07
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The word housekeeping normally implies things that are done on a regular basis to keep things a house clean and organized — or, in the case of a computer system or software, keep things running smoothly.
(House cleaning is something that a cleaning service does.)
To describe major changes, words like renovation or overhaul would be a better choice.
answered Jan 13, 2014 at 16:55
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House cleaing normally has a literal meaning, making it unsuitable for the use you have in mind. Housekeeping (ususally one word) is widely understood to mean maintenance, although it retains its more literal meaning of looking after a home as well.
answered Jan 13, 2014 at 16:14
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I wouldn’t say either of those because like the previous answers said, housekeeping is just a regular maintenance while house cleaning is nothing close to making a change. Sounds more like getting rid of things you don’t need anymore.
I’d say Structural makeover or renovation.
answered Jan 13, 2014 at 17:43
It’s not exactly the same, but the phrase «to clean house» has a slang meaning of a fairly indiscriminate removal of unwanted things. So it sort of applies, but I personally would use overhaul (completely re-do), redesign (major feature or look/feel changes), or refactor (optimize the underlying software without changing features) for what you’re describing.
answered Jan 13, 2014 at 18:09
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This page lists English words and phrases used in the context of housekeeping duties. Each word is shown with its contextual meaning and some with an example sentence.
After reviewing this vocabulary, you may like to try our housekeeping vocabulary quiz.
- Rooms in a House
- Furniture and Decor
- Household Appliances
- Cleaning Supplies
- Linen & Laundry
- Describing Words
- Action Words
Rooms in a House
| word | meaning |
|---|---|
| attic | storage room at the very top of the house |
| basement | the lowest level of the house |
| bathroom, washroom | the room for bathing and using the toilet |
| bedroom | the room where people sleep |
| dining room | room with a table and chairs for eating; in some houses this room is only used on special occasions |
| hallway | long narrow area that joins one room to another |
| kitchen | place for preparing food; sometimes has a table and chairs for eating informal meals |
| living room; family room | place where family spends leisure time; often has a TV, also used for entertaining |
| lobby | area in the front entrance for hanging coats and placing shoes |
| master bedroom | the largest bedroom in the house; used by parents |
| nursery | room for baby or young child |
| pantry | room off the kitchen for keeping dry foods and storage items |
| patio | outdoor area in front or backyard; usually sits slightly off the ground; often made of wood |
| playroom | room filled with toys; books and games; indoor area for kids to play |
| rec room | often in basement; extra room for watching TV and playing games such as billiards or ping pong |
| sunroom | enclosed room with large windows; often used for relaxation, visiting, or reading |
Furniture and Decor
| word | meaning |
|---|---|
| bed | long frame with a mattress on top for sleeping; has blankets and pillows for comfort |
| bookshelf, bookcase | tall wooden piece used for holding books |
| chair | various types of furniture used for sitting on |
| change table | surface found in the nursery, used for changing a baby’s diaper |
| couch/sofa | long comfortable piece for sitting on; found in common rooms |
| counter | surface in the kitchen; used for preparing food and holding small appliances |
| cupboards | storage area with doors; used for holding food, dishes, cleaning supplies, etc. |
| desk | piece used for doing work and holding papers, books, writing tools; usually found in an office |
| dresser, bureau | piece of furniture for holding folded clothing |
| entertainment centre | piece of furniture for holding television, stereo, and other electronic devices |
| fireplace | square opening on a wall to hold a fire and warm up the home; may be electric, gas, or wood |
| mirrors | special glass placed on a wall or counter, used for viewing one’s self |
| pictures, paintings | decorations hung on walls or placed on surfaces; often framed |
| shelves | long surfaces for organizing and storing household items |
| tub, bathtub | found in bathrooms, a large area where you lie down and wash your body |
| window sills, ledges | long shelf-like surface beneath a window |
Household Appliances
| word | meaning |
|---|---|
| dishwasher | electric appliance that washes dishes; can be «built-in» (under a sink) or «portable» (moved and attached to the sink when in use) |
| dryer | electric appliance used to dry laundry |
| fridge | electric appliance used for keeping food cold |
| freezer | electric appliance used for keeping food frozen (very cold) |
| garbage disposal | located inside a drain; chops up bits of food into small pieces to fit down the pipes |
| microwave | electric appliance for cooking food quickly |
| oven | electric appliance for baking and heating food |
| stove, range | elements on top of an oven for heating, frying, and boiling food |
| washing machine | electric appliance for cleaning laundry |
Cleaning Supplies
| word | meaning |
|---|---|
| baking soda | white powder used for cleaning and removing odours |
| bleach | liquid added in small amounts to water; has strong chemicals that remove stains on white clothing; also used to clean bathrooms |
| broom | brush with a long handle on it for sweeping floors |
| carpet cleaner | foam or liquid soap used on rugs and carpets |
| deodorizer | product that removes bad smells from a room; often scented |
| dishwashing detergent | liquid or powder soap that goes into a dishwasher |
| dust pan | flat container used for collecting dirt and dust swept up with a broom |
| duster | a cleaning tool with a handle and feathers (or a soft cloth) used for wiping dust off surfaces |
| garbage or trash bag | large, heavy bag for collecting the household garbage |
| garbage or trash bin | container with a lid that holds large garbage bags |
| gloves | coverings for the hands, with separate holes for the fingers |
| hose | a long tube that fills with water; often kept outside and used for outdoor cleaning |
| laundry detergent | powder or liquid soap used for cleaning clothes and linen |
| mop | long stick with a sponge at the bottom that is soaked in water and soap; used for cleaning floors |
| recycling bin | a container that holds paper, tins, glass, and other garbage that can be reused |
| scouring pads | tough cleaning pads used for scrubbing pots, pans, and ovens |
| scrub brush | a brush with a handle on it; often used for cleaning toilets |
| sponge | a soft cleaning product that absorbs water and is used for washing surfaces |
| stain remover | laundry product used specifically on spots that regular laundry detergent cannot clean (stains include red wine or blood) |
| vacuum cleaner | a machine that sucks up dust and dirt on the floor as you push it around |
| vinegar | a clear sour tasting liquid mixed with water and used for cleaning; environmentally friendly alternative to store bought cleaners |
Linen and Laundry
| word | meaning |
|---|---|
| bath towel | large towel used for drying the body after a shower or bath |
| face cloth or wash cloth | small, square shaped towel or cloth used for washing the face and hands |
| fitted sheet | sheet with elastic that goes on top of the mattress and stays in place |
| fold verb |
make articles of clothing small and neat for storage |
| hand towel | a towel hung in the bathroom; used for drying hands |
| hanger noun |
a wire or plastic hook used for hanging clothes in a closet |
| iron noun and verb |
an electric appliance used for making clothes flat; to remove wrinkles |
| king size | the largest size bed or bed covering |
| laundry noun do the laundry |
the washing of clothing |
| pillow case | a covering similar to a sheet that protects the head cushion |
| queen size | large size bed and bed covering (smaller than king, larger than double) |
| sheet noun |
a light cover on the bed |
| single | smallest bed or bed covering size; made for one person |
| stain noun |
a spot that is difficult to clean |
| top sheet | the sheet that goes on top of the fitted sheet and under a heavier blanket |
| twin size | bed or bed covering size that is larger than a single and smaller than a double; used for one person |
Describing Words for Housekeepers
| word | meaning | example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| allergic | when a person must stay away from a certain food or cleaning product because it can cause them to get very sick | Our daughter is allergic to that laundry detergent. |
| clean | remove dirt and stains | When the kitchen is clean I will start on the laundry. |
| clogged, plugged | when something is blocking the hole of a tube or pipe | The kitchen drain is clogged with potato skins. |
| damp | a little bit wet | I hung up your suit, but it is still a little damp. |
| dirty | opposite of clean | The floors are dirty because the kids walked through with their boots on. |
| dusty | when furniture and surfaces are covered with a small layer of matter | The office furniture upstairs is very dusty. |
| filthy | very dirty | The bathroom is filthy because we went away for the weekend and left the kids at home. |
| messy | out of order, opposite of neat and tidy | The children’s rooms are messy, but it’s their job to clean them. |
| neat, tidy (often expressed as «neat and tidy») | in good order, opposite of messy | Thank you for leaving the house so neat and tidy. |
| slippery | surface that is wet or polished and is easy to fall on | I just mopped, so the floors are a bit slippery. |
| soapy | covered with lots of soap bubbles | Can you rinse the dishes again? They are still soapy. |
| wet | filled or covered with water, opposite of dry | I put the dryer on twice but the clothes are still wet. |
| environmentally friendly | good for the world, doesn’t contain strong chemicals | We only use cleaning products that are environmentally friendly. |
Action Words for Housekeepers
| word | meaning | example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| clean; clean up | remove dirt, dust, and other messes | After you clean up the kitchen you can take your break. |
| dry | take the water out of something | Please dry the dishes fully before you put them away in the cupboards. |
| dust | remove the dust from surfaces such as furniture | I’m sorry I forgot to dust the entertainment stand last week. |
| finish; complete | have no more work to do | I’m finished everything on the list, so I guess I’ll be going home now. |
| freshen up | make a room smell and look more inviting | The master bedroom is relatively clean, but you could freshen it up a little. |
| hang; hang up | organize and store items (often clothes) by putting them on hooks and hangers | After you have folded the laundry, please hang the guest towels in the washroom. |
| mop; mop up | clean the floors with soap and water | The dishwasher flooded, so I mopped up the water. |
| organize | sort or put away in a neat and tidy manner | I organized the indoor and outdoor shoes. |
| polish | wipe with a special cleaner that makes something (such as floors) shine; remove smudges or prints | Make sure to polish the silverware before you put it away. |
| rinse | pour water over something for a long time to remove soap | You’ll have to rinse the dishes a little better. My coffee tasted soapy today. |
| sanitize; sterilize | remove any bacteria or other harmful substances that could cause illness, often by using boiling water or a special cleaner | You have to sterilize the baby bottles in boiling water. |
| scrub | use a lot of physical energy and a heavy cleaning tool to remove dirt or stains | You’ll have to scrub the upstairs tub because it’s pretty dirty. |
| tidy; tidy up | make a room or area look neat by organizing and putting things away | You don’t need to vacuum the family room, but you could tidy up the books and toys. |
| vacuum | use a special hose that sucks up dust and dirt from the floors and furniture | Please pick up large items like coins before you vacuum the basement. |
| wash | make clean with water and soap | Please wash the windows with water and vinegar. |
| water | pour water onto plants or grass | You forgot to water the indoor and outdoor plants. |
| wipe; wipe up | clean up a mess or spill | Don’t use bleach to wipe the counters. |
housekeeping — перевод на русский
/ˈhaʊsˌkiːpɪŋ/
Housekeeping is singing.
Горничная поёт.
I chain-locked the front door to the living room to make sure that housekeeping, eager to turn down our beds didn’t walk in on an employee having a ménage ‘a trois with the hotel’s headliners.
Я закрыл на цепочку дверь из коридора в гостиную, чтобы горничная, …реши она вдруг расстелить постели, …не застала бы свою подружку в наших объятьях.
Housekeeping had been there, and the note was gone.
Горничная была там, а записка исчезла.
Housekeeping.
— Горничная!
— [bell dings] …Housekeeping?
Горничная?
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It’s just a little housekeeping.
Всего лишь небольшая уборка.
Housekeeping is not high on my priority list.
Уборка это является для меня приоритетом №1
(TV on) Housekeeping!
Уборка номера!
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Mr. Beecham at Smart Housekeeping, sir.
Мистер Бичем из Умного домоводства, сэр.
The Smart Housekeeping baby has been kidnapped!
Ребенок Умного Домоводства был похищен!
Our baby, the Smart Housekeeping baby.
Наш малыш, ребенок Умного домоводства.
You mean to stand there and tell me the Smart Housekeeping baby is…
То есть, вы мне здесь говорите, что ребенок Умного домоводства…
Oh, sorry, a little bit of mental housekeeping.
Да, извини, немного мысленного домоводства.
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Housekeeping didn’t come in here.
Уборщица сюда не заходила, палата не используется.
This wasn’t housekeeping.
Это не уборщица.
This is Carmen Flores. She works in housekeeping here.
Она здесь уборщица.
Housekeeping said you didn’t sleep in your bed all night.
Уборщица сказала, что вы не ночевали.
After I got your message, I had housekeeping do an early turndown service on Damien’s room.
После того, как я получил твое сообщение, уборщица пораньше прибрала комнату Дэмиена.
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With Christine, discussing housekeeping.
С Кристиной, обсуждают домашнее хозяйство.
Can you imagine us setting up housekeeping in this town after the oil deal?
Ты можешь представить нас создающих домашнее хозяйство в этом городе после нефтяной сделки?
I bet you any piece of jewellery you like to order from Sofia against a week’s housekeeping money, that the coat isn’t there.
Ставлю любую драгоценность, которую ты захочешь заказать в Софии, против недельных денег на домашнее хозяйство, что куртки там нет.
Good Housekeeping? That’s…
«Домашнее хозяйство»!
But once a year i buy «good housekeeping»—
Но один раз в год я покупаю «хорошее домашнее хозяйство»—
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Once again, the fruit of my loins has fucked off to Top Shop with the housekeeping.
Мой дражайший отпрыск снова съебался в «Top Shop» якобы по хозяйству.
At home, with the housekeeping, she’s got this little tin.
В доме, по хозяйству, у нее есть жестянка.
Mrs. Olsen told my mother that she would send me to school in exchange for housekeeping, but all I do is cook and clean.
Миссис Олсен сказала моей маме, что отправит меня учиться, в обмен на помощь по хозяйству. Но я только готовлю и убираю.
The housekeeping money won’t last till the end of the month.
Можешь и не отвечать. Теперь не хватит на хозяйство. И не обманывай.
He were the one that stole the housekeeping money!
Это он украл общие деньги на хозяйство.
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Housekeeping!
— Уборка номеров.
Housekeeping!
Уборка номеров!
Housekeeping.
Уборка номеров.
Sir, this is housekeeping.
Сэр, это уборка номеров.
Oh, sorry. Uh, no, thank you, housekeeping.
О, извини, Нет, спасибо, уборка номеров.
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As punishment, every morning before school, I want you… to come to my house and do the housekeeping.
Хочу, чтоб в качестве наказания ты каждое утро до начала уроков — приходил ко мне помогать по дому.
Why would she do any housekeeping?
Почему она должна делать что-то по дому?
Just doing some light housekeeping.
Просто небольшую помощь по дому
So the Seven Little Dwarfs had a limited partnership in mining, and they bartered housekeeping services for room and board.
Итак, 7 Гномов имели своё дело по разработке полезных ископаемых пока у них не поселилась принцесса, в обмен за работу по дому.
Room and board in exchange for some light housekeeping does not make you my mother.
Проживание и питание в обмен на работу по дому не делает тебя моей матерью.
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I use it to tip housekeeping.
Я их даю домработнице
You’re gonna record a message to her, saying that the envelope that she found in her purse must have fallen off the night stand because it was meant for housekeeping.
Вы запишете ей сообщение и скажете, что конверт, который она нашла в своей сумочке, должно быть, случайно упал со столика и был предназначен домработнице.
We’re gonna end this experiment in middle-class living and call housekeeping to clean up.
Ага, поэтому мы собираемся закончить этот эксперимент на середине и позвать домработницу все убрать. Ни в коем случае!
I had him from housekeeping take him for a walk.
Я попросил домработницу выгулять его.
Housekeeping found her this morning.
Домработница нашла ее сегодня утром.
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Hello, housekeeping?
Обслуживание?
That’s the beautiful thing about hotels… housekeeping.
В этом и есть самое прекрасное в отелях — обслуживание.
That’s more at stake than the general housekeeping you led me to believe.
Это нечто большее, чем просто бытовое обслуживание колледжа, в котором вы пытались меня убедить.
She even told the front desk that she didn’t want. Housekeeping in her room, and she didn’t tell her boyfriend where she was.
Она даже сказала на стойке регистрации, что ей не нужно обслуживание в номере, и она не сказала своему бойфренду, где была.
Not that she would need housekeeping.
Не то чтобы ей было нужно обслуживание.
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Словосочетания
keep house — прекращать платежи по долгам; не выходить из дому; вести хозяйство
to keep house — вести домашнее хозяйство
keep house clean — держать дом в чистоте
to keep house with smb. — вести общее хозяйство с кем-л., жить совместно /одним домом, одной семьёй/ с кем-л.
keep house in habitable repair — содержать дом в состоянии, пригодном для жилья
keep a house — составить кворум
keep the house — вести домашнее хозяйство; не выходить из дому; сидеть дома
keep open house — постоянно оказывать гостеприимство всем и в любое время
to keep the house — вести домашнее хозяйство
to keep open house — жить на широкую ногу, отличаться /славиться/ широким гостеприимством
keep the house clean — содержать дом в порядке
to keep the house clean — содержать дом в порядке
she keeps her house tidy — она поддерживает в доме идеальный порядок
to keep one’s house clean — держать дом в чистоте
she has to keep the house — ей приходится вести хозяйство
to keep one’s house in habitable repair — содержать дом в состоянии, пригодном для жилья; своевременно ремонтировать дом
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Автоматический перевод
вести домашнее хозяйство, хозяйствовать
Перевод по словам
keep — держаться, держать, сохранять, содержание, прокорм, главная башня, пища
house — дом, здание, палата, жилище, театр, хозяйство, жить, вмещать, вмещаться, приютить
Примеры
His daughter keeps house for him.
Дочь ведёт за него домашнее хозяйство.
Well-kept houses mark a good neighborhood.
Дома, которые содержатся в порядке, являются показателем хорошего соседского окружения.
The woman kept house while the man hunted.
Женщина вела домашнее хозяйство, а мужчина пока охотился.
We shuttered the window to keep the house cool.
Мы закрыли окна ставнями, чтобы сохранить в доме прохладу.
She kept the house up while the owners were gone.
Она поддерживала порядок в доме, пока хозяева были в отъезде.
My parents kept moving house because of my dad’s job.
Мои родители всё время переезжали (с одного места на другое) из-за работы отца.
Where does this man get the money to keep two houses?
Откуда у этого человека деньги, чтобы содержать (целых) два дома?
He did not need to keep moving house, as his father had.
Ему уже не нужно было постоянно переезжать с места на место, как делал его отец.
The home buyers had to covenant that they would restore and keep the house for at least 10 years in exchange for a low mortgage rate.
Покупателям жилья пришлось пообещать, что они отремонтируют и сохранят дом в течение, по крайней мере, десяти лет в обмен на низкие ставки по ипотеке.
They kept their house in the pink of repair. *
Они содержали свой дом в образцовом порядке.
Примеры, отмеченные *, могут содержать сленг и разговорные фразы.