Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
pulito impeccabile
English translation:
squeaky clean
Added to glossary by
Therese Marshall
Mar 7, 2014 07:42
10 yrs ago
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Italian term
Italy
pulito impeccabile
Italian to English
Marketing
Advertising / Public Relations
advertisement for a dishwasher
Per un pulito impeccabile e una pulizia profonda!
CON TENSIOATTIVI DERIVATI DALLO ZUCCHERO
50 LAVAGGI
XXXX Lavastoviglie gel è un prodotto innovativo. I tensioattivi contenuti sono derivati dall’Olio di cocco e dallo zucchero, efficacissimi contro lo sporco e rispettosi dell’ambiente grazie ad una biodegradabilità totale e rapidissima. Elimina lo sporco, anche incrostato, dalle stoviglie, lasciandole pulite e splendenti ed assolutamente inodore. Si dissolve immediatamente senza lasciare residui sulle stoviglie o nel filtro, anche nel caso di cicli brevissimi.
CON TENSIOATTIVI DERIVATI DALLO ZUCCHERO
50 LAVAGGI
XXXX Lavastoviglie gel è un prodotto innovativo. I tensioattivi contenuti sono derivati dall’Olio di cocco e dallo zucchero, efficacissimi contro lo sporco e rispettosi dell’ambiente grazie ad una biodegradabilità totale e rapidissima. Elimina lo sporco, anche incrostato, dalle stoviglie, lasciandole pulite e splendenti ed assolutamente inodore. Si dissolve immediatamente senza lasciare residui sulle stoviglie o nel filtro, anche nel caso di cicli brevissimi.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | squeaky clean |
manducci
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| 4 | impeccably cleanliness |
Sabrina Bruna
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| 4 | squeaky clean/spotless/immaculate |
Josephine Cassar
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| 4 | (For a) spotless result |
Janice Giffin
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| 3 | spic and span |
dandamesh
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Proposed translations
+1
31 mins
Selected
squeaky clean
an idea
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Note added at 2 hrs (2014-03-07 09:53:39 GMT)
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Just a couple of examples of the term used to refer to glasses, crockery, etc.
"When cleaning tableware, you want cleaning solutions that are powerful enough to ... and leave them squeaky clean and residue free — with minimum effort required. ... especially effective when used to clean glasses and other barwares"
http://alconoxfoodservice.com/application/solutions-for-the-
restaurant/
"lemon will give your glasses an extra shine and will make them squeaky clean "
http://www.channel4.com/4homes/how-to/cleaning/how-to-clean-...
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Note added at 2 hrs (2014-03-07 09:57:35 GMT)
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Alternative: sparkling clean / for that extra sparkle
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Note added at 2 hrs (2014-03-07 09:53:39 GMT)
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Just a couple of examples of the term used to refer to glasses, crockery, etc.
"When cleaning tableware, you want cleaning solutions that are powerful enough to ... and leave them squeaky clean and residue free — with minimum effort required. ... especially effective when used to clean glasses and other barwares"
http://alconoxfoodservice.com/application/solutions-for-the-
restaurant/
"lemon will give your glasses an extra shine and will make them squeaky clean "
http://www.channel4.com/4homes/how-to/cleaning/how-to-clean-...
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Note added at 2 hrs (2014-03-07 09:57:35 GMT)
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Alternative: sparkling clean / for that extra sparkle
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
P.L.F. Persio
: brilliant! / The other 2 "sparkling" alternatives are also excellent.
1 min
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thank you!
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| neutral |
Janice Giffin
: This expression was overused for shampoo leaving hair squeaky clean ...Just an opinion. Sparkling clean is better.
1 hr
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It hardly warrants a neutral!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks!"
6 mins
Sabrina Bruna
Italy
Italy
Native in Italian
Works in field
Italy
Law, marketing, medicine/pharmacy
Native in: Italian 
Works in: English to Italian, French to Italian, Italian to English, and 3 more.
impeccably cleanliness
A proposal
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Note added at 6 min (2014-03-07 07:49:22 GMT)
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Sorry, "IMPECCABLE cleanliness"
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Note added at 6 min (2014-03-07 07:49:22 GMT)
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Sorry, "IMPECCABLE cleanliness"
7 mins
spic and span
or fresh and clean, maybe better for laundry
33 mins
Josephine Cassar
Malta
Malta
Native in English
Malta
12 yrs. experience translating EU stuff
Native in: English (Variants: British, UK) 
, Maltese
Works in: English to Maltese, Italian to Maltese, French to Maltese, and 3 more.
squeaky clean/spotless/immaculate
Suggestions
1 hr
Janice Giffin
Italy
Italy
Native in English
Specializes in field
Italy
Accuracy, reliability and timeliness
Native in: English
Works in: Italian to English, Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
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12
(For a) spotless result
Not necessary to mention dishware in the lead in, since the text clearly indicates the product and what it is intended for. BTW, "squeaky clean" is not always perceived by consumers as a positive feature for dishes and glasses just out of the dishwasher. See references.
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