cleanings

Cleanings refer to actions designed to remove dirt, debris, contaminants, and residues from surfaces, objects, or spaces to achieve cleanliness, hygiene, aesthetics, or compliance with standards. Cleanings range from everyday domestic tasks to specialized professional services and clinical procedures.

Domestic cleaning includes routine chores such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathrooms, and laundry performed in homes. Schedules vary by household needs, with options for daily, weekly, and seasonal tasks and deep cleans.

Commercial and industrial cleaning covers janitorial services, floor care, window washing, carpet cleaning, and waste removal in offices, schools, retail, healthcare facilities, and manufacturing plants. Professionals may use specialized equipment and follow safety regulations and environmental guidelines.

Medical and dental cleaning refers to procedures aimed at maintaining sterile or high-hygiene environments and preventing infection. In clinical settings, cleaning includes routine cleans of rooms, equipment, and surfaces, as well as terminal cleaning after procedures. In dentistry, dental cleanings (prophylaxis) remove plaque and calculus from teeth, often with polishing and fluoride; they are performed by trained dental hygienists under supervision.

Methods and tools include mechanical cleaning (dusting, scrubbing, vacuuming), chemical cleaning (detergents and solvents), ultrasonic cleaning, and steam cleaning. Disinfection and sterilization steps may follow cleaning where required.

Planning and safety: effective cleanings rely on schedules, checklists, appropriate PPE, product compatibility, ventilation, and training. Environmental considerations favor green cleaning products and proper waste disposal.

See also: sanitation, hygiene, disinfection, sterilization.