Listening 6 - Household Chores - https://youtu.be/wkvwvHr-J78?si=7yIR08zOTe-B5GOp

Mila's Household Chores

• Mila is tackling household chores in her apartment this weekend.
• Her first task is in the kitchen, where she starts by washing the dirty dishes, including plates, cups, pots, and utensils.
• After washing dishes, Mila cleans the stove with a specialized cleaner and a sponge, making it sparkling like new.
• Mila wipes down all surfaces with a damp cloth and a different cleaner, aiming for a spotless kitchen.
• She uses a vacuum cleaner to clean all the rooms, vacuuming the floors and carpets.
• Following vacuuming, Mila mops the wooden floors, using just enough water to avoid damaging them.
• Mila cleans the windows inside and out with a cloth and glass cleaner until they are sparkling.
• She uses a duster to remove dust from the shelves, reaching high spots.
• Next, Mila does a load of colored laundry at 40°C with a detergent for colors, followed by a white wash.
• Once the laundry is done, she irons shirts and blouses on an ironing board.
• Mila cleans the toilet with a toilet brush and toilet cleaner, letting it sit before scrubbing.
• She cleans the tub and shower with a brush.
• Mila makes her bed with fresh sheets, enjoying the smell of clean bedding.
• She organizes her closet, putting away the freshly washed clothes.
• Mila takes out the trash, located in the backyard, and tosses the garbage bags into the bin in the basement.
• She sweeps up dirt on the floor with a broom and dust pan.
• Later, Mila waters the plants in the garden with a hose, giving them extra water due to the heat.
• She also mows the lawn using the lawn mower from the basement, manicuring it.
• After unloading the dishwasher, Mila feels exhausted.
• She goes to the supermarket with a shopping list, buying everything while keeping an eye on prices.
• In the evening, Mila cooks meals for the next 3 days to save time during the week.
• Mila feels exhausted after a long day of household chores and wants to relax.

Vocabulary and Expressions

• To tackle the household chores means to start and complete tasks around the house.
• Dishes include plates, cups, pots, and utensils.
• The stove is the place where you cook food.
• A sponge is a soft, absorbent material used for cleaning.
• To wipe down all surfaces means to clean surfaces with a cloth.
• Spotless means very clean with no dirt or stains.
• A vacuum cleaner is a machine that cleans floors.
• To give something a good once over means to clean or check something thoroughly.
• "It's a breeze" means it's very easy.
• To mop is to clean the floor with a mop.
• A duster is a tool used to remove dust from surfaces.
• Laundry refers to clothes that need to be washed.
• Detergent is a cleaning substance used for washing clothes.
• To iron means to remove wrinkles from clothes using an iron.
• Bedding includes sheets, blankets, and pillows used on a bed.
• A closet is a small room or space for storing clothes.
• A broom is a tool used for sweeping.
• A dustpan is a flat container with a handle used for collecting dirt.
• To mow the lawn means to cut the grass with a lawn mower.