tvätta

Etymology
From, from , from the root of the verb.

Verb

 * 1) to wash (to clean with water)
 * 2)  wash; to clean oneself
 * 1)  wash; to clean oneself

Usage notes
"Tvätta" is used in almost all cases where something is cleaned by water (or other solvents, as in dry cleaning) with one exception. One never uses the verb "tvätta" in the context of doing the dishes; use instead "diska" in that context.