Commercial Cleaning Service Terminology

Acrylic Floor Finish: a water based product that dries glossy

All Purpose Cleaner: detergent suitable for general household cleaning

Anhydrous Soap: soap without water

Bleach: cleaning products used for removing stains and whitening fabric

Buffing: polishing with a piece of cloth or brush

Cationic Surfactant: disinfectants and sanitizers

Concentrate: undiluted cleaning product

Corrosion Inhibitor: cleaning substance forming a cover on surfaces thereby protecting them from wearing away

Dilute: adding water to a concentrate for a milder effect

Disinfectant: spray, liquid or powder that destroys bacteria and viruses

Emulsification: detergent that break up oils and fats

Finish: protective top coat

Hand Cleanser: product that removes dirt and grease from the hands

Mild Cleaner: a substance that gently cleans surfaces

Pine Oil: a product of gum trees, used in cleaning of hard surfaces

Sanitizer: bacteria reducing agent

Virucide: a virus killing chemical agent

Wax: protective, glossy coating for hard surfaces