Synonyms of swabbing

Noun

1. swabbing, mopping, scrub, scrubbing, scouring

usage: cleaning with a mop; "he gave it a good mopping"

Verb

1. swab, swob, wipe up, mop up, mop

usage: wash with a swab or a mop; "swab the ship's decks"

2. dab, swab, swob, put on, apply

usage: apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"