There are various synonyms that can be used instead of the word "cleansings." Some of these words include "purification," "detoxification," "scrubbing," "sanitizing," and "sterilization." Each of these words refers to the process of removing dirt, germs, and impurities from a surface or a person's body. Purification refers to the purification of spirits or the soul while detoxification refers to the removal of toxins from the body. Scrubbing refers to the act of cleaning a surface or object with hard scrubbing. Sanitizing and sterilization refer to the disinfection of surfaces or objects with the elimination of harmful microorganisms. All these synonyms can be used interchangeably with the word "cleansings".