the act of improving something

clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing

remove unwanted substances from

remove while making clean

make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

clean and tidy up the house

the activity of getting rid of vermin

the activity of cleaning a house thoroughly at the end of winter

the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

the act of cleaning (fabrics) with a solvent other than water

the act of cleaning with a broom