Housekeeping
Housekeeping
Housekeeping (/ˈhaʊsˌkiːpɪŋ/) refers to the management of duties and chores involved in the running of a household, such as cleaning, cooking, home maintenance, shopping, laundry and bill payment. These tasks may be performed by members of the household, or by other persons hired for the purpose. The term is also used to refer to the money allocated for such use.
Etymology
The term "housekeeping" is a blend of the words "house" and "keeping". In the late 14th century, the term referred to the care and control of a household or farm, from house + keep. The meaning "care and management of a household" is from 1520s.
Related Terms
- Cleaning: The process of removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted substances from an environment or object.
- Cooking: The practice or skill of preparing food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients.
- Home Maintenance: The process of preserving a home's condition, including tasks such as repairing structural damage, painting, and cleaning gutters.
- Shopping: The act of browsing or purchasing goods from retailers.
- Laundry: The washing of clothing and linens.
- Bill Payment: The act of paying off debts or services rendered.
See Also
- Domestic Worker: A person who works within the employer's household.
- Homemaker: A person in charge of the homemaking, which is the management of the home and the domestic staff.
- Household: A residential unit consisting of one or more people who live together.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Housekeeping
- Wikipedia's article - Housekeeping
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