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100 Collocations for Household Chores

July 7, 2026

100 Collocations for Household Chores

No. Item Definition
1. air out the room let fresh air in
2. beat the rugs knock dust from rugs
3. bring the washing in collect dried laundry
4. change the litter replace used cat litter
5. change the sheets replace bed linens
6. change the towels replace used towels
7. clean the baseboards wash trim along walls
8. clean the bathroom wash and sanitize bathroom surfaces
9. clean the blinds remove dust from blinds
10. clean the cage wash an animal cage
11. clean the cupboards wash cupboard surfaces
12. clean the drains remove buildup from drains
13. clean the fridge wash inside the refrigerator
14. clean the gutters remove debris from gutters
15. clean the kitchen wash and organize kitchen surfaces
16. clean the light switches wipe switch surfaces
17. clean the litter box remove waste from cat box
18. clean the microwave wash inside the microwave
19. clean the mirror wipe mirror until clear
20. clean the oven wash inside the oven
21. clean the shower wash shower walls and floor
22. clean the sink wash the sink basin
23. clean the toilet wash and sanitize the toilet
24. clear the table remove dishes after eating
25. defrost the freezer remove ice from freezer
26. descale the kettle remove mineral buildup
27. disinfect the bin kill germs in the bin
28. do the laundry wash clothes and linens
29. do the washing-up wash used dishes by hand
30. dust the furniture remove dust from surfaces
31. dust the lampshades remove dust from lampshades
32. dust the mantelpiece remove dust from mantel
33. dust the shelves remove dust from shelves
34. empty the ashtray remove ash and cigarette ends
35. empty the bin remove contents from a bin
36. empty the vacuum remove dirt from vacuum
37. fluff the pillows make pillows fuller
38. fold the laundry neatly fold washed clothes
39. hang the washing out put laundry outside to dry
40. hang up the clothes place clothes on hangers
41. iron the clothes press clothes with an iron
42. load the dishwasher put dishes into dishwasher
43. make the bed arrange sheets and blankets neatly
44. mop the floor clean floor with a wet mop
45. mop the kitchen wash kitchen floor with mop
46. mow the lawn cut the grass
47. organize the closet arrange clothes and items neatly
48. organize the pantry arrange stored food neatly
49. pick up the clutter collect scattered household items
50. polish the furniture shine wooden surfaces
51. pull the weeds remove unwanted garden plants
52. put the toys away return toys to storage
53. rake the leaves gather fallen leaves
54. refill the soap dispenser add more liquid soap
55. replace the bin liner put in a new bag
56. rinse the dishes wash off soap or food
57. rinse the mop wash dirt from mop
58. sanitize the surfaces disinfect household surfaces
59. scrub the bathtub clean the tub thoroughly
60. scrub the sink clean sink with effort
61. scrub the tiles clean tiles with effort
62. separate the recycling sort recyclable household waste
63. set the table arrange dishes for a meal
64. shake out the rug remove dust from rug
65. shovel the snow clear snow with a shovel
66. sort the laundry separate clothes before washing
67. spot-clean the carpet clean a small stained area
68. straighten the cushions arrange cushions neatly
69. sweep the floor remove dirt with a broom
70. sweep the patio remove dirt from patio
71. sweep the porch remove dirt from porch
72. take down the curtains remove curtains for cleaning
73. take out the recycling carry recyclables outside
74. take out the trash carry garbage outside
75. tidy the bedroom make the bedroom neat
76. tidy the hallway make the hallway neat
77. tidy the kitchen make the kitchen neat
78. tidy the living room make the living room neat
79. tidy the room make the room neat
80. trim the hedge cut hedge into shape
81. unclog the sink clear a blocked sink
82. vacuum the carpet clean carpet with a vacuum
83. vacuum the hallway clean hallway with vacuum
84. vacuum the sofa clean sofa with vacuum
85. vacuum the stairs clean stairs with vacuum
86. wash the bedding clean sheets and covers
87. wash the curtains clean fabric window coverings
88. wash the dishes clean plates, cups, and utensils
89. wash the walls clean marks from walls
90. wash the windows clean glass panes
91. water the plants give water to plants
92. wipe the counter clean the countertop surface
93. wipe the door handles clean frequently touched handles
94. wipe the fridge shelves clean refrigerator shelves
95. wipe the shelves clean shelf surfaces
96. wipe the skirting boards clean lower wall trim
97. wipe the stove clean the stovetop
98. wipe the table clean the tabletop
99. wipe the taps clean faucet surfaces
100. wipe the windowsills clean window ledges
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