1. past tense and past participle of houseclean; cleaned a house thoroughly, typically by removing dirt, dust, and clutter from all rooms and surfaces
Usage: transitive verb; common in domestic contexts
2. removed unwanted people or elements from an organization or system in a thorough way
Usage: transitive verb; figurative use

Examples

• She housecleaned the entire apartment before her guests arrived.
• The new manager housecleaned the department by removing inefficient processes.
• They housecleaned every room, including the attic and basement.
• After the scandal, the company housecleaned its leadership team.
• I housecleaned for three hours last Saturday.
• The office was thoroughly housecleaned before the inspection.