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have a cleaning of vs make a cleaning of

Both phrases are not commonly used in English. The more natural way to express this idea would be to use 'have something cleaned' or 'make something clean.' Both 'have a cleaning of' and 'make a cleaning of' are not idiomatic or standard expressions in English.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 695 views

have a cleaning of

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

This phrase is not idiomatic in English. It would be more natural to say 'have something cleaned.'
  • The dishwasher shall have a cleaning performance index of more than 1,00 as defined in Annex IV to Directive 97/17/EC, using the same test method EN 50242 and programme cycle as chosen for Directive 97/17/EC.
  • You have a lot of cleaning up to do.
  • I'm sorry, but we have a complete staff of cleaning women.
  • I don't even have a cleaning lady.
  • I don't even have a cleaning lady.
  • We have a cleaning crew coming in the morning for this.
  • You really should have a cleaning crew come in here more often.
  • So you have a cleaning lady for the cleaning lady?
  • I have a cleaning lady, I have a massage lady, I have a fix-Billy's-head lady, if that's what you mean.
  • Do you have a cleaning lady who might bring her own supplies?
  • Cleaning of seeds (removal of impurities).
  • In each case the activity includes the cleaning of the equipment but not the cleaning of products unless specified otherwise.
  • It's just until we agree another contract with a cleaning firm.
  • You two should get a cleaning lady.
  • Might want to hire a cleaning crew.
  • But I'll need a cleaning deposit.
  • She did rent her fourth period class out as a cleaning service.
  • There was a cleaning guy that came out of nowhere.
  • It's not a cleaning issue.
  • I'm going to hire a cleaning lady.

Alternatives:

  • have something cleaned
  • get something cleaned
  • arrange for something to be cleaned
  • schedule a cleaning for something
  • have something undergo cleaning

make a cleaning of

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

This phrase is not idiomatic in English. It would be more appropriate to say 'make something clean.'
  • Should we not make a point of cleaning up our own act and putting our own house in order before we plunge into constructing grand new institutions!
  • You really think you can make a ton of cash cleaning up after dead people?
  • You really think you can make a ton of cash cleaning up after dead people?
  • If the big guy wins, you make like a cleaning lady and pick up the glass.
  • Meanwhile, you could make a start by cleaning the seats.
  • Only you could make cleaning look like an act of war, Mrs. M.
  • There are major advantages in coordinated Community action in this area and the Agency can play a crucial role, by integrating mechanisms that will make cleaning-up operations more effective following oil spills;
  • But now she makes some money cleaning houses.
  • He's the founder of Planet Green, that company that makes overpriced organic cleaning products.
  • I used to make Ed these spring cleaning casseroles just to empty the pantry.
  • She gets off at 5:00 on Saturday so that she can pick up her dry cleaning and make 6:00 yoga.
  • Each organism was created to clean a particular metal or chemical, which makes it perfect for cleaning up industrial waste, oil spills and the like.
  • There's enough in there to kill you and make the cleaning crew very unhappy.
  • Though, while thanking us for our moral cleaning they make the street a mess and we have to sweep it up!
  • Make sure you send a cleaning service.
  • In case unequivocal evidence is provided that the grains and seeds are intended for milling or crushing, there is no need to perform a cleaning of the grains and seeds containing non-compliant levels of seeds of Ambrosia spp. before milling or crushing.
  • Cleaning of seeds (removal of impurities).
  • We have an opportunity to make a contribution to the process of reducing pollution and cleaning the air we breathe.
  • In each case the activity includes the cleaning of the equipment but not the cleaning of products unless specified otherwise.
  • It's just until we agree another contract with a cleaning firm.

Alternatives:

  • clean something
  • perform a cleaning on something
  • conduct a cleaning of something
  • make something spotless
  • ensure something is clean

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