housecleaning Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions
   
   • more housecleaning is in store at other accounting firms
   • many employees were discharged in a general housecleaning by the new owners
2. noun the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house
   
   • efficient housecleaning should proceed one room at a time
3. verb clean and tidy up the house
   houseclean; clean; clean house.
   
   • She housecleans every week

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