10 Phrasal verbs used when cleaning the house

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
Clean up	To tidy or organize a messy area	We need to clean up the living room before the guests arrive. She cleaned up the kitchen after preparing dinner. They cleaned up the backyard before hosting the barbecue. Please clean up your toys and put them away. He cleaned up his workspace to increase productivity.
Wipe down	To clean or remove dirt from a surface using a cloth or sponge	She wiped down the countertops after cooking. They wiped down the windows to remove fingerprints. Please wipe down the tables before setting them for dinner. He wiped down the dusty shelves in the garage. We need to wipe down the bathroom mirror; it's smudged.
Dust off	To remove dust from something by brushing or wiping	She dusted off the old books before putting them on the shelf. They dusted off the picture frames on the wall. Please dust off the furniture before the guests arrive. He dusted off the cobwebs in the attic. We need to dust off the ornaments before decorating for the holidays.
Sweep up	To clean or remove dirt, dust, or debris from the floor using a broom	She swept up the crumbs from the kitchen floor. They swept up the leaves from the front porch. Please sweep up the dirt near the entrance. He swept up the spilled rice from the dining room table. We need to sweep up the garage before parking the car.
Mop up	To clean or remove dirt or liquid from the floor using a mop	She mopped up the spilled juice from the kitchen floor. They mopped up the muddy footprints in the hallway. Please mop up the water around the sink. He mopped up the sauce that spilled on the stove. We need to mop up the spills before they stain the carpet.
Scrub off	To clean or remove dirt, stains, or marks from a surface using a scrubbing motion	She scrubbed off the grease from the stove. They scrubbed off the scuff marks on the floor. Please scrub off the grime from the bathroom tiles. He scrubbed off the stubborn stains on the countertop. We need to scrub off the dirt from the patio furniture.
Clear out	To remove or tidy up clutter or unnecessary items from a space	We need to clear out the old clothes from the closet. She cleared out the junk from the garage. They cleared out the clutter from the living room. Please clear out the expired food from the pantry. He cleared out the unused items from his office desk.
Throw away	To dispose of or discard something	She threw away the empty boxes. They threw away the broken toys. Please throw away the expired food. He threw away the old magazines. We need to throw away the empty containers.
Pick up	To tidy or clean a space by removing items from the floor or surfaces	She picked up the toys scattered around the room. They picked up the clothes strewn across the floor. Please pick up the books from the table. He picked up the newspapers and put them in the recycling bin. We need to pick up the shoes from the hallway.
Organize	To arrange or put things in order	She organized her books alphabetically on the shelf. They organized the pantry by food category. Please organize the files in the cabinet. He organized his desk according to task priority. We need to organize the closet by season.