Spanish Phrase
¿Dónde están las cosas de limpieza?
Meaning
This question asks for the location of cleaning supplies. It can refer to anything used for cleaning—detergents, brooms, sponges, etc.—and is a neutral, everyday way to ask where they are kept.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to find cleaning products in a house, office, school, or any shared space. It works equally well in formal and informal contexts, making it handy for both friends and coworkers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Dóndeestánlascosasdelimpieza?
¿Dónde
Interrogative adverb meaning 'where', used to ask about location.
están
Third‑person plural of the verb *estar*, which expresses temporary location or state.
las cosas
Plural noun phrase; *cosa* = 'thing', with the definite article *las* for feminine plural.
de limpieza
Prepositional phrase meaning 'of cleaning', turning *cosa* into 'cleaning thing' → 'cleaning supplies'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Dónde están las cosas de limpieza?
Where are the cleaning supplies?
Están en el armario bajo el fregadero.
They're in the cabinet under the sink.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Dónde son las cosas de limpieza?
Use *estar* for location, not *ser*.
¿Dónde están los cosas de limpieza?
The noun *cosa* is feminine, so the article must be *las*.
¿Dónde están las cosas de la limpieza?
While *de la limpieza* is grammatically correct, the more natural phrasing is *de limpieza* (no article).
↔Alternatives
¿Dónde están los artículos de limpieza?
Where are the cleaning items?
¿En qué lugar están los productos de limpieza?
In which place are the cleaning products?
¿Dónde puedo encontrar los utensilios de limpieza?
Where can I find the cleaning utensils?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking homes, cleaning products are stored in the kitchen cabinet, the bathroom cupboard, or a dedicated utility closet. When asking in a shared environment (e.g., a coworking space), it’s polite to add a softener like *por favor* or to phrase the request as a suggestion: *¿Podrías decirme dónde están las cosas de limpieza?*