Synonyms and antonyms of Substances used for cleaning and polishing in British Thesaurus

abrasive (noun)

a rough substance that is used to rub and clean surfaces

air freshener (noun)

a substance that is used for making a room smell nice

bleach (noun)

a strong chemical used to kill harmful bacteria or to make coloured things white

borax (noun)

a chemical used for making glass and for cleaning

cleaner (noun)

a chemical substance used for cleaning things

cleanser (noun)

a chemical liquid or powder used for cleaning kitchens, bathrooms etc

disinfectant (noun)

a chemical substance that kills bacteria and is used for making things very clean

foam (noun)

a thick substance containing a lot of bubbles, used for cleaning, washing, or stopping fires

French polish (noun)

a clear liquid that you put on wooden furniture to give it a shiny hard surface

gloss (noun)

a substance you put on something to make it shine

hydrogen peroxide (noun)

a chemical used to make the colour of your hair lighter or to clean bathrooms and kitchens

lacquer (noun)

a liquid that you put onto the surface of wood or metal to make it shiny

lavender (noun)

dried flowers from a lavender plant, used for example in drawers to make clothes smell nice

polish (noun)

a chemical substance that you rub onto an object to make it shine

pomander (noun)

a ball filled with pleasant smelling substances that is put in a cupboard, drawer etc and was carried in the past as a protection against infection

potpourri (noun)

pieces of dried plants with a nice smell, mixed together

remover (noun)

a substance used for removing paint, stains, nail polish etc

sachet (noun)

a small cloth bag containing a substance with a pleasant smell that you put in a drawer to make your clothes smell nice

shampoo (noun)

a liquid that you use for cleaning carpets and the cloth covers of furniture

shellac (noun)

a type of varnish

spirit (noun)

alcohol used as a fuel or used by doctors for making things very clean

stain (noun)

a liquid used for adding a particular colour to wood

varnish (noun)

a clear sticky liquid used for covering wood or other surfaces. It forms a shiny transparent surface that gives protection.

washing-up liquid (noun)

British liquid soap used for washing things such as dishes, cups, knives and forks