noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
do the shopping/cleaning/ironing/cooking etc
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Who does the cooking in your family?
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
dry
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Competition also affects retail outlets which offer a service, such as hairdressing or dry cleaning .
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It has cushion covers that are easily removable for dry cleaning and the sofa comes complete with two matching scatter cushions.
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Specialist private dry cleaning of antique textiles: Bernard Dore works for the National Trust and national museums as well as dealers.
easy
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Typical ferret hutch with low-level doors for easy access and cleaning .
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A slate floor ensures easy cleaning .
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Pivots at centre and reverses for easy cleaning . 6.
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The use of this type of fitting makes for easy cleaning and less cluttered bathrooms.
regular
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To perform at its best this system needs regular cleaning .
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What you can do Regular cleaning and inspection is essential.
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Most will have dentures which need regular cleaning .
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This is a strong argument for regular cleaning .
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A patient's eyes may become sticky through a watery discharge which can be very uncomfortable and will need regular cleaning .
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The undergravel filter works very well, providing the fishkeeper carries out regular cleaning .
thorough
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Eventually a more thorough cleaning will remove any dirt and later retouching.
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If electric, do the elements lift up to allow for thorough cleaning ?
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Clinical tests have shown this frequency gives the best balance between thorough cleaning and personal comfort.
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Would the sand tend to compact, and need thorough cleaning or replacing every few months?
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The floors were for the most part tiled, large patterned tiles, not unattractive, but in need of thorough cleaning .
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Regular thorough cleaning is necessary to shift all cooking residues.
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In all cases disinfection should be preceded by thorough cleaning .
■ VERB
need
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To perform at its best this system needs regular cleaning .
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Printing in black tends to be the least expensive as it does not mean that the machinery needs cleaning of black ink.
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Would the sand tend to compact, and need thorough cleaning or replacing every few months?
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Don't forget, those of you with ribbers, these need cleaning and oiling as well, as does the lace carriage.
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Thus the distribution system should be geared to what is needed for effective cleaning not around what is easy to distribute.
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Most will have dentures which need regular cleaning .
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A patient's eyes may become sticky through a watery discharge which can be very uncomfortable and will need regular cleaning .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Women still do most of the cleaning in the home.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Eventually a more thorough cleaning will remove any dirt and later retouching.
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Fittings should be completely removed for cleaning .
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If the impeller won't move, you will have to remove the pump for cleaning .
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Its accessories enable the basic unit to use the cleaning and sterilising power of steam for cleaning, too.
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Simple things like window cleaning or car washing can be quite lucrative.
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This compartment has been specially contoured with smooth rounded corners to assist in making cleaning yet again easier.
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This exclusion applies equally to domestic cleaning as to professional cleaning.