houseclean

American  

[hous-kleen] / ˈhaʊsˌklin /

verb (used with object)

1. to subject (a house, room, etc.) to housecleaning.

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verb (used without object)

1. to engage in housecleaning.

Other Word Forms

• housecleaner noun

Etymology

Origin of houseclean

First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from housecleaning

Example Sentences

The initiative comes after a period of financial housecleaning for the basilica, after Pope Francis put it under a special commissioner in 2020 to investigate its finances and update the statutes of its governing administration.

From Seattle Times

He took jobs with employers willing to hire a child without a work permit — sometimes in landscaping and sometimes in housecleaning.

From New York Times

Maybe even a full housecleaning — and perhaps a sale by owner Daniel Snyder.

From Washington Post

His mother, too, provided child care, cooking and housecleaning.

From Washington Post

What resulted was a major housecleaning of key decision-making positions at USA Curling.

From Seattle Times