cleanliness
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɫɛnɫinɪs// UK //klˈɛnlɪnəs// clean·li·ness
n. the state of being clean and free from dirt. It also refers to the habit of keeping yourself and your surroundings tidy.
n. the state or quality of being clean or being kept clean. Refers both to physical hygiene and the habitual practice of maintaining order and sanitation.
The hospital maintains a high standard of cleanliness.
The restaurant's reputation suffered after a health inspector raised concerns about the cleanliness of the kitchen.
In many cultures, cleanliness is not merely a matter of hygiene but is deeply intertwined with spiritual purity and social respectability.
From cleanly + -ness.
Usage
Uncountable in its abstract sense; often used with the verb 'maintain' or 'ensure'.