clean wash rinse cleanse dry-clean vs. чистить/мыть
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clean wash rinse cleanse dry-clean
These words all mean to remove dirt from something, especially by using water and/or soap.
clean to remove dirt or dust from something, especially by using water or chemicals:
The villa is cleaned twice a week.
Have you cleaned your teeth?
This coat is filthy. I’ll have it cleaned (= dry-cleaned).
wash to remove dirt from something using water and usually soap:
He quickly washed his hands and face.
These jeans need washing.
rinse to remove dirt, etc. from something using clean water only, not soap; to remove the soap from something with clean water after washing it:
Make sure you rinse all the soap out.
cleanse to clean your skin or a wound.
dry-clean to clean clothes using chemicals instead of water.
Patterns
to clean/wash/rinse/cleanse something in/with something
to clean/wash/rinse something from something
to clean/wash/cleanse a wound
to clean/wash the car/floor
to wash/rinse your hair
to have something cleaned/washed/dry-cleaned