Word Distinction: Cleaning

In order to clean a room and its contents you can brush any surface at any level using a brush, usually held in one hand.
You can sweep the floor using a brush with a long handle.
You can dust surfaces above floor level using a soft cloth.
You can scrub any surface by rubbing it hard with with a short stiff brush using water.
You can wipe any saurface by rubbing it with a cloth, probably using some water.