cleaning supply

[ˈkliːnɪŋ səˈplaɪ]
nounfemininepl: cleaning supplies / produtos de limpeza
produto de limpeza
1. A material or product used for cleaning purposes, such as detergents, soaps, disinfectants, or cleaning tools
I need to buy cleaning supplies for the bathroom.
Preciso comprar produtos de limpeza para o banheiro.
2. Items stocked in stores that are used to maintain cleanliness in homes, offices, or commercial spaces
The cleaning supplies aisle is at the back of the supermarket.
A seção de produtos de limpeza fica no fundo do supermercado.
In Brazil, cleaning supplies are commonly purchased at supermarkets (supermercados) and specialized stores. The market for cleaning products is significant, with many brands offering eco-friendly options. In American culture, cleaning supplies are often grouped together in specific aisles in stores, and many households maintain a dedicated storage area for these products. During the COVID-19 pandemic, cleaning supplies became highly sought-after items in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cleaning productscleaning materialscleaning agentsjanitorial supplies

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
produto de limpeza
Most common and widely used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
material de limpeza
Alternative term sometimes used in the region
São Paulo
artigo de limpeza
More formal, often used in commercial contexts
Portugal
produto de limpeza / artigo de limpeza
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese, though 'artigo de limpeza' is more common in formal settings

Related Words

detergentdisinfectantbleachsoapspongemopbroomsanitation

Related Idioms & Phrases

cleaning supply store
stock up on cleaning supplies
cleaning supply shortage
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