clean up
to make a place completely clean and tidy
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To make things cleaner or tidier
clear out
to make a place or container clean or tidy by removing things that are not wanted and getting rid of any dirt or dust in it
sort out
to get rid of things that you do not need and arrange things that you do need tidily
clean out
to make a place or container clean or tidy by removing objects that are not wanted and getting rid of any dirt or dust in it
pick up after
to make a place clean and tidy, especially after someone else has used it
pick up
to lift things up and put them in the place where they are kept in order to make a place tidy
straighten up
to make something tidy
showmance
a romantic relationship between two members of the cast of a play, film or television series
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