swabbing

(noun) cleaning with a mop. Synonyms: mopping. Example: "He gave it a good mopping."

(verb) wash with a swab or a mop. Synonyms: swab, swob. Example: "Swab the ship's decks."

(verb) apply (usually a liquid) to a surface. Synonyms: dab, swab, swob. Example: "Dab the wall with paint."