Housecleaning Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Housecleaning

Meaning 1 : (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions

    Example : more housecleaning is in store at other accounting firms,many employees were discharged in a general housecleaning by the new owners

Meaning 2 : the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house

    Example : efficient housecleaning should proceed one room at a time