1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Clean.

2. (n.) The act of making clean.

3. (n.) The afterbirth of cows, ewes, etc.

abstergent abstersion autoclave bowdlerization broom brush carpet sweeper catharsis cathartic cleansing comb currycomb depurative detergent detersion dishcloth dishwasher diuretic doormat dry cleaning duster dustpan emetic expurgation expurgatory facecloth hackle hairbrush handkerchief holystone hose lustral lustration mop napkin pumice stone purgation purgative purge purging purification purificatory purifying rake scraper scrub brush scrubber serviette sponge steam cleaning sudarium swab toothbrush toothpick towel vacuum cleaner washboard washer washing machine whisk wisp wringer