Cleaning Materials in English with Their Respective Translations into Brazilian Portuguese

By Author Giljonnys Dias da Silva

 

Here's a complete list of common cleaning materials found in a house, along with their translations into Brazilian Portuguese:

 

air freshener: aromatizante de ambiente

all-purpose cleaner: limpador multiuso

ammonia: amônia

anti-static spray: spray antiestático

ash vacuum: aspirador de cinzas

baking soda: bicarbonato de sódio

bleach: água sanitária

boot tray: bandeja para botas

borax: bórax

brass cleaner: limpador de latão

broom: vassoura

brush-on cleaner: limpador com pincel aplicador

bucket wringer: balde com espremedor

bucket: balde

carpet cleaner: limpador de carpete

carpet rake: ancinho para carpete

chimney brush: escova para chaminé

citric acid: ácido cítrico

cleaning apron: avental de limpeza

cleaning caddy: balde organizador de limpeza

cleaning cloth: pano de limpeza

cleaning gel: gel de limpeza

cleaning gloves: luvas de limpeza

cleaning mitt: luva de limpeza

cleaning paste: pasta de limpeza

cleaning tabs (for toilet or appliances): pastilhas de limpeza

cleaning vinegar: vinagre de limpeza

cleaning wipes: lenços de limpeza

cloth diaper sprayer: pulverizador para fraldas de pano

cloth mop head: cabeça de esfregão de pano

clothesline: varal

clothespins: prendedores de roupa

crevice tool (for vacuum): bico fino (do aspirador)

degreaser: desengordurante

dehumidifier: desumidificador

descaling solution: solução desincrustante

detergent pods: cápsulas de detergente

dish soap: detergente (líquido)

disinfectant: desinfetante

disinfecting spray: spray desinfetante

disposable gloves: luvas descartáveis

disposable mop pads: panos descartáveis para rodo

drain cleaner: desentupidor químico

dryer sheets: lenços para secadora

drying rack: secador de roupas, varal dobrável

dust mask: máscara contra poeira

duster: espanador

dustpan: pá de lixo

eco-friendly cleaner: limpador ecológico

essential oils (for natural cleaning): óleos essenciais

fabric softener: amaciante

feather duster: espanador de penas

floor buffer: enceradeira

floor cleaner: limpador de piso

floor cleaning sheets: lenços para limpeza de piso

floor sanitizer: sanitizante para pisos

floor squeegee: rodo de chão

floor stripping solution: removedor de cera de piso

floor wax: cera para piso

furniture polish: lustra móveis

glass cleaner: limpador de vidros

grill brush: escova para grelha

grout brush: escova para rejunte

hand broom: vassourinha de mão

hand soap: sabonete líquido

high-reach duster: espanador com cabo extensor, espanador de teto

ice scraper (for freezer): raspador de gelo

laundry detergent: sabão para roupas, detergente para roupas

leather cleaner: limpador de couro

lint brush: escova de fiapos

lint roller: rolo adesivo

magic eraser: esponja mágica

metal polish: polidor de metais

microfiber cloth: pano de microfibra

mildew cleaner: limpador de bolor

mold remover: removedor de mofo

mold-resistant spray: spray antimofo

mop bucket with wringer: balde com espremedor

mop: mopa, esfregão

odor absorber: absorvedor de odores

odor neutralizer: neutralizador de odores

oil soap (for wood): sabão de óleo (para madeira)

oven cleaner: limpador de forno

paper towels: papel toalha

pet hair remover: removedor de pelos de animais

plunger: desentupidor

polish cloth: pano de polir

radiator brush: escova para radiador

reusable cleaning pad: almofada de limpeza reutilizável

rubber gloves: luvas de borracha

rubber scraper: raspador de borracha

rubbermaid bin: caixa organizadora (Rubbermaid is a brand)

sanitizing wipes: lenços desinfetantes

scouring pad: esponja abrasiva

scrub brush: escova de esfregar

shoe polish: graxa para sapato

silver polish: polidor de prata

sponge: esponja

spray bottle: borrifador

spray cleaner: limpador em spray

squeegee: rodo

stain brush: escova para manchas

stain remover: removedor de manchas

stainless steel cleaner: limpador de aço inoxidável

steam cleaner: limpador a vapor

steel wool: palha de aço, bombril

stovetop cleaner: limpador de fogão

tile cleaner: limpador de azulejos

toilet bowl cleaner: limpador de vaso sanitário

toilet brush: escova sanitária

toilet cleaning gel: gel para limpeza de vaso sanitário

trash bags: sacos de lixo

upholstery cleaner: limpador de estofados

vacuum cleaner: aspirador de pó

vinegar (as cleaner): vinagre

whisk broom: vassoura pequena

window cleaner tool: limpador de janelas

window scraper: raspador de janela

wood cleaner: limpador de madeira

 

Cleaning Materials in Context

 

Spring is here, and it's the perfect time for a deep cleaning at home. With the right cleaning materials (materiais de limpeza), the process becomes much easier and even enjoyable. Today, we'll go through every room using different products and tools to freshen up the house.

 

We start with a broom (vassoura) and a dustpan (pá de lixo) to sweep the floors. In the corners, we use a duster (espanador) to remove cobwebs and accumulated dust. After sweeping, we mop the floor with a mop (rodo com pano) and a bucket (balde) filled with floor cleaner (limpador de piso).

 

In the kitchen, we use a sponge (esponja) and dish soap (detergente) to scrub the sink and counters. For greasy areas, a strong degreaser (desengordurante) does the trick. Stainless steel appliances are wiped down with a microfiber cloth (pano de microfibra) and a bit of multi-surface cleaner (limpador multiuso).

 

The bathroom needs special attention. We wear rubber gloves (luvas de borracha) and apply toilet cleaner (limpador de vaso sanitário) inside the toilet bowl. We scrub it with a toilet brush (escova sanitária). The mirrors and glass get a shine with glass cleaner (limpa-vidros) and a dry cloth (pano seco).

 

In the bedrooms, we vacuum the carpet with a vacuum cleaner (aspirador de pó) and change the bed linens. Wooden furniture is cleaned using furniture polish (lustra-móveis) and a soft cloth (pano macio).

 

To finish, we spray air freshener (purificador de ar) in every room, leaving the house smelling clean and fresh. Organizing and cleaning with the proper materials makes all the difference.

 

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