A Dictionary for Cleaning

Broom (brum) -
A long handled brush used for sweeping (also doubles as a mode of
transportation for your mother)

Vacuum (vak' u em) -
Much like the leaf blower except it sucks in, instead of blowing out.
Don't let this alarm you.
It isn't broken and doesn't need more torque, speed, RAM or whatever
it is you did to the dishwasher.

Dust Pan (DUH) -
Contrary to popular belief, this is where you sweep the dirt,
Not under the hallway area rug.

Dust Cloth (dust kloth) -
A cloth designated for removing tiny particles of dirt from every flat
surface of the house. Hint: Look for your old "lucky shirt".

Bucket (buk' it) -
Cylindric container used for holding soapy qater when mopping the floor.
Also known as your mid-evil knight helmet when you're playing with our
seven-year-old.

Mop (mop) -
A bundle of coarse yarn, rags or cloth fastened at the end of a stick.
You'll remember this as your dance partner at the New Year's Eve party
last year.

Toilet Brush (to lit brush) -
Used for scrubbing the inside of the toilet bowl.
I don't care what this looks like, you may NOT use my shower luffa again!

Oven Cleaner (UV en Klen' ER) -
No, not the teenager.
This is an actual product that you buy, spray in the oven and wipe out
two hours later. You won't need your welder's mask for this task, but
if it makes you feel more dangerous, go ahead.

Sponge (spunj) -
Used to gently wash away food particles from dinnerware.
It won't be necessary to use your 300psi Power Wash set.
That was given to you in hopes of cleaning the exterior of the house
(hint hint).

Squeegee (skwe' je) -
Same principle as washing the car windshield, and yes, real men do squeegee.