noun
dirty things; soiled items
Refers to items that need washing, such as dishes, laundry, or other soiled objects. Often used in household contexts.
汚れ物は洗濯機に入れてください。
Please put the dirty laundry in the washing machine.
食後の汚れ物をシンクに置いた。
I put the dirty dishes in the sink after the meal.
洗濯物 specifically means laundry (items to be washed or that have been washed), while 汚れ物 is a broader term for any soiled items, including dishes.
Compound of 汚れ (yogore, 'dirt, stain', from verb 汚れる) + 物 (mono, 'thing').