cleansing cleansing /ˈklɛnzɪŋ/

adjective

1. () Cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands  ( ablutionary , cleansing )
   cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands
    Ablutionary rituals
   ablutionary rituals
   
2. Acting like an antiseptic  ( cleansing , purifying )
   acting like an antiseptic
   

noun

1. () The act of making something clean  ( cleanup , cleansing , cleaning )
   the act of making something clean
    He gave his shoes a good cleaning
   he gave his shoes a good cleaning