is a specific kind of: alter, change, modify.

is a broader term that covers: disinfect | brush | dust | hoover, vacuum, vacuum-clean | hygienise, hygienize, sanitise, sanitize | bream | steam, steam clean | plume, preen | sweep | do the dishes, wash up | pipe-clay | scavenge | dry clean | launder, wash ... show more.

verb group: clean, clean house, houseclean | clean.

is the opposite of: begrime, bemire, colly, dirty, grime, soil.

derivation: cleaning, cleansing, cleanup | cleaner, cleanser, cleansing agent | cleaner | cleaner, dry cleaner.