household cleaner
[/ˈhaʊshoʊld ˈklinər/]
nounpl: household cleaners
produto de limpeza doméstica
1. A chemical or natural substance used to clean and sanitize surfaces, floors, and areas within a home
I bought a new household cleaner to remove tough stains from the kitchen counter.
Comprei um novo produto de limpeza doméstica para remover manchas difíceis do balcão da cozinha.
2. A person employed to clean and maintain the interior of a house
The household cleaner comes every Wednesday to tidy up the house.
A faxineira vem toda quarta-feira para arrumar a casa.
In Brazil, household cleaners are essential products widely used and heavily advertised on television. Brazilians frequently employ domestic workers (faxineiras or empregadas domésticas), so the term can refer both to cleaning products and the person performing the cleaning. In the USA, household cleaners are typically commercial products found in supermarkets, with brands like Lysol, Windex, and Mr. Clean being household names. Environmental consciousness has increased interest in eco-friendly and natural cleaning products in both countries.
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