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ABRASIVE

An abrasive additive is sometimes used in products such as polishes, pumice stones, cleaners, hand cleaners, and scouring pads. These gritty additions allow for an increase in scouring and scrubbing ability.

ABRASIVE PADS

Abrasive Pads, or Stripping Pads, are designed to take off a variety of coats of wax on floors.

ACID CLEANER

An Acid Cleaner is a substance that totally or partially contains acid for the use of cleaning and sanitizing.

ACRYLIC

An Acrylic substance is a specific type of polymer that is used in floor finishes. These polymers typically provide higher levels of abrasion resistance when compared to non-finished floors. Acrylic finishes are water soluble, and deliver tough and durable qualities to the applied surface.

AEROSOL

Aerosol is a term that typically refers to a container of pressurized liquid.

This container produces thin bursts of mist as a result.

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ALKALI

Alkali is a specific type of chemical substance or substance, when dissolved in water, neutralizes a specific acid. Alkali is a substance typically used in degreasers, wax strippers, and cleaners. They are also commonly used to help in the removal of both finish and soil.

BACTERIA

A Bacteria is a single-celled micro-organisms that does not contain chlorophyll.

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BIODEGRADABLE

A Biodegradable Substance is any product that can decompose or break down overtime. Typically this is done through a biological organism or a specific action.

BLEACH

Bleach, as it pertains to cleaning, is a product designed to whitens, clean, and brighten specific material. Bleach is typically used in laundering fabrics, and is also adept at removing stains on certain surfaces.

BUFFABLE

The term Buffable refers to a floor finish that needs the use of a floor buffering machine to generate a gloss film.

BUFFABLE FLOOR FINISH

Buffable Floor Finish is a water based floor finish or solvent that needs a mechanical floor buffer to apply a gloss to a floor’s surface.

BUFFER

A Buffer is a liquid formula fluid that is resistant to a change within the pH when alkali or acid is added. It is also a commonly used phrase for a scrubbing or floor buffing machine.

BUFFING

The term Buffing refers to the act of polishing a surface with a pad or brush.

BURNISHING

Burnishing is a method of maintenance that typically refers to using a machine with a high RPM to buff and polish a floor through friction. This process includes the use of gloss, teaming it with the heat from the buffing friction to create a gloss finish.

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Appendix F ‐ List of Definitions and Abbreviations

Appendix F

CERAMIC TILE

A specific type of flooring material that is constructed from a formula mixture of specialty colorants and clays. This mixture is then combined at an extremely high temperature, creating a porcelain or brick-like substance.

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CHLORINE BLEACH

Chlorine Bleach is a specific type of bleach that contains powerful oxidizing agents.

CLEANING AGENT

A Cleaning Agent is an overarching term for either an emulsifying agent or detergent that is used to clean a variety of surfaces and items.

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CONCENTRATE

Concentrate is a pure form of a product that can be thinned with the addition of water.

CONCRETE SEAL

A Concrete Seal is a protective coating that is applied to an older or newer concrete floor.

CONTAMINATION

Contamination typically refers to the addition of an undesirable material into a separate material.

CORROSION

Corrosion is a process that occurs when a chemical reaction slowly eats away on a metal surface.

CORROSIVES

The term Corrosives refers to a substance that can cause eye and skin damage when a person comes into contact with the substance.

CROSS-CONTAMINATION

Cross-Contamination is the process that occurs when bacteria is transferred from one entity to another.

DAMP MOP

Clean with a mop that has been slightly moistened or soaked in water and wrung out.

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DEGREASER

A Degreaser is a specific type of cleaning product designed to remove both oils and grease from hard surfaces.

DEODORANT Deodorant is an item that masks, eliminates, or destroys unpleasant odors.

DETERGENT

A Detergent is a general term for chemicals that is used to clean surfaces, clothing, carpets or other applicable situations.

DILUTION RATE (OR RATIO)

A Dilution Rate is the ratio at which a liquid mixture reaches an optimum level for use.

DISINFECTANT

A Disinfectant is a cleaning agent which is used to eliminate harmful viruses and bacteria from a multitude of surfaces.

DISINFECTION

Disinfection is the process in which a disease-causing pathogens and bacteria are eliminated.

DISPERSING AGENT

A Dispersing Agent is a material that lessens the overall cohesive attraction between similar particles.

DISTILLED WATER

Distilled Water is water that has had all salt removed through distillation.

While distilled water is pure, it can contain dissolved gases.

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DRY BUFFING

Dry Buffing is a method of floor cleaning that employs the use of a floor buffing machine, as well as floor polishing pads or brushes. The goal of buffing is to restore the surface finish to its previously glossy state.

DRY FOAM

Dry Foam is a type of near-waterless detergent solution that is mechanically added to a carpet. The soil is then lifted up through a vacuum.

DRY MOP

Also called dust mops, have either a fabric-based head or a disposable pad’s designed to collect and trap dust, hair and fine particles as you swipe it across the floor.

DRY ROT

Dry Rot is the disintegration and break down of the back of a carpet.

Mildew is typically the root cause of most Dry Rot.

DRY STRIPPING

Dry Stripping a type of maintenance technique that is used to take away a floor’s finish by using a commercial floor machine, a stripping solution, and a stripping pad.

The term Dry Time in this instance refers to the overall amount of time that is required for one coat of finish to dry properly, before applying the next coat. Typically there are 4 types of drying that occur in this scenario:

The 1st is referred to as Dry to Touch which is when the film looks or feels dry.

The 2nd is called The Tack Moment, which is the time when dry materials, like dust, are not able to stick to the surface.

The 3rd is a dry time that is referred to as Recoat Time. This is an elapsed time when a film is able to be applied over an existing coat without any negative effects.

The 4th and final dry time is called Fully Cure Moment. This is the elapsed time that occurs when the film’s coat is fully developed.

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DUST MOPPING

Dust Mopping is a method of maintenance that is used to eliminate dust from surfaces through a dry mop.

DWELL OR CONTACT TIME

Dwell or Contact Time refers to the lapsed time a formula remains on a floor’s surface.

E.P.A.

The E.P.A. are the initials that refer to the Environmental Protection Agency.

EHS Extremely Hazardous Substances

EMULSIFICATION

Emulsification is what occurs when oils, fats, and soils are broken down into smaller particles. These particles are then in turn suspended within the solution.

EMULSIFIER

An Emulsifier is a type of chemical agent that is harnessed to suspend an incompatible material from another material.

EMULSION

Emulsion is a type of stable combination of water, as well as water insoluble items that are divided through 1 or more surface-active agents.

ENCAPSULATION

Encapsulation is a process in which a compound is surrounded for a permanent, controlled, or time-released method of dispensing.

DRY TIME

ENZYME

Enzymes are protein molecules that are produced in an organism which is then used as a catalyst to achieve a certain biochemical reaction.

ESOHMS Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Management System

EVAPORATION

Evaporation is the change that occurs when a liquid turns into a gaseous vapor state.

FACTORY FINISH

A temporary film that is applied to a flooring material through its manufacturing phase.

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FILM

Film is a small, thin coating or covering which protects a surface from other outside sources.

FINISH

Finish is a specific kind of coating or film that protects against abrasions on a surface. Additionally, it also enhances the surface’s overall appearance.

FLOOR FINISH A Floor Finish is the highest protective surface coating layer on a floor.

FLOOR MACHINE

A Floor Machine is a power-driven tool that is fully equipped to buff, brush, clean, polish, and scrub floors.

FLOOR POLISH

Floor Polish is a temporary film that is designed to enhance and protect the overall appearance of a floor.

FLOOR SEALER

Floor Sealer is a type of coating that is applied to a surface directly before a floor finishing coat is applied. Floor sealers are designed to promote higher levels of adhesion to the floor of a finished coat.

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GERMICIDE

Germicide is any type of substance that is used to kills germs. Germicides are typically disinfectants.

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Gloss is the visual perception of an applied wax or finish. It typically provides a shining, wet look.

Gloss may also describe: the perceived depth or thickness the surface looks the overall clarity, as well as the cloudiness, milky appearance, and haziness of the surface the overall uniformity or the lack of surface unevenness the shine ration or reflection compared to incident light a distinct lack of any distortion to the surface from reflected images the overall amount of gloss sheen for low reflectance.

the hue, which is the bluish coloration that affects the overall perception of overall depth within gloss

GROUT

Grout is a substance that is used to combine and adhere ceramic tiles together.

HAND CLEANSER

Hand Cleaner is a type of cleansing tool that is used to clean by removing grease, oils, and other soils.

HARD FLOORS

Non-carpeted floors, such as vinyl tile, ceramic tile, wood, concrete, rubber, etc.

GLOSS

HARD WATER

Hard Water is water that contains high levels of magnesium and calcium.

There are 2 hardness types, temporary hardness, which is pretty easy to remove, and hardness that is permanent, which is difficult to remove.

HARDWOOD FLOOR

Hardwood Flooring is non-resilient wooden flooring. This flooring typically is made from pecan, maple, beech, oak, or other hardwoods.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

Hazardous Material is a substance that has the capability of producing harmful safety or health risks to those around it.

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HIGH SOLIDS

High Solids is a term used to describe a floor finish that has a non-volatile content of 20 percent or higher. This differs from concentrated high solids which are typically used without it needing diluting.

HIGH SPEED

High Speed is a term that usually describes a range of floor machines that can harness speeds of anywhere from 500 to 1500 rpm.

HIGH SPEED FLOOR FINISH

A High Speed Floor Finish is a finish that is designed specifically for high speed floor machines.

HIGH SPEED FLOOR MACHINE

High Speed Floor Machines are floor burnishing or buffing machines that operate at speeds of 200 RPMS (Revolutions per Minute) or more.

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INORGANIC

An Inorganic substance which aren't made of a combination of hydrogen and carbon.

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IRRITANT

An Irritant is a material that causes a negative reaction to the skin, eyes, or the respiratory system, leading to inflammation.

LIME Lime is a type of insoluble mineral deposit commonly found within water.

M. A. C. RATING

M.A.C. or Maximum Allowable Concentration, is a rating that generally determines the value that is used to determine the overall quantity of solvent vapor permitted within a concentrated area. This is used for toxicity purposes.

M.F.T.

Minimum Forming Temperature, is the temperature that a floor polish or polymer will not be able to form a film completely.

MARBLE

Marble, or Travertine Marble is a specific type of surface material used for flooring.

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MILDEW

Mildew is a type of fungal growth that can cause fiber degradation and odor over time.

MILL FINISH

A Mill Finish is a finish that is applied through the manufacturing company to a resilient type of floor tile, this can be removed and stripped before it can be professionally sealed and finished.

MO Month

MOP AND SHINE

Mop and Shine is a method of maintenance that uses a special type of mop to lightly clean the film of a floor finish that is well worn.

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NEUTRAL

A Neutral chemical is a certain type of chemical state which is not an acid or an alkali. Anything with a pH 7 is a level that is considered neutral.

NEUTRAL CLEANER

A Neutral Cleaner is a type of floor cleaner with a pH level compatible with the finish. This generally means it is a pH level ranging from 7 - 9.

The pH of neutral cleaners can be around 10 if it does not contain any harsh alkalis.

NON BUFFABLE FINISH

Generally, a finish, which dries to a high durable gloss and cannot be dry, buffed to restore shine. Since the advent of spray buffing, this term is seldom used.

NON-BUFF FINISH

A Non-Buff Hard Floor Finish is designed to provide a high initial gloss.

This is only repairable by spray buffing.

NON-BUFFABLE

Non-Buffable is a term that generally refers to hard finishes that don’t respond to low-speed floor buffing machine.

NON-CHLORINE BLEACH

A Non-Chlorine Bleach is a specific type of laundry product that contains certain oxygen compounds that release active oxygen within the washed water.

NON-RESIDUAL Non-Residual refers to effects that usually last about 48-72 hours.

O.S.H.A. (OSHA)

OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Act, is a federal act designed to offer safe working conditions.

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OXIDATION

Oxidation is the process the produces a chemical reaction when an object comes in direct short or long-term contact with oxygen. A typical example is that of metal rusting.

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PENETRANT

A Penetrant is a product that has the ability to thin and spread out over a surface to sufficiently cover it.

PERIODIC CLEANING SERVICES

Services performed on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual or emergency basis.

PH

pH is the symbol of measurement that expresses the varied degrees of alkalinity or acidity.

PHENOL

Phenol is a specific type of chemical that is used for disinfecting, it is also commonly known as a carbolic acid.

PLASTICIZER

A Plasticizer is an organic material used to help increase the overall toughness and durability, flexibility, gloss, and leveling of the polymer.

POLYMER

A Polymer is a chemical compound which is composed of small, but similar parts that are linked together chemically.

POROUS

A Porous surface is one that is rough and coarse. A surface that is porous will most likely require additional sealer or finish to fill in, as well as to smooth out the uneven surface.

PPM Parts per Million

PRE SPOTTING

Pre-Spotting is a method of cleaning prior to the overall cleaning, this pre-treatment is utilized to remove stubborn stains, as well as to pre-treat certain high foot-traffic areas.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Preventative Maintenance is the scheduled adjustment and overall inspection of equipment. This often includes treatments like cleaning, lubricating, and examination.

PSI

Is an abbreviation for “Pounds per Square Inch”, which is a unit used for measuring pressure.

PUMICE

Pumice is a type of porous type of volcanic rock that is frequently used for its abrasive qualities.

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REFINISHING

Refinishing is the capability to administer a fresh coat of floor finish or wax to a surface.

RESIDUE

Residue is the excess remains of cleaning chemicals that are left behind after cleaning has been completed.

RESILIENT FLOORING

Resilient Flooring refers to certain flexible floor materials that are able to withstand heavy foot traffic and harsher conditions. Resilient Flooring typically refers to floors such as cork, asphalt tile, no wax, linoleum, vinyl, vinyl asbestos, seamless floors, and rubber.

RESILIENT TILE

Similar to Resilient Flooring, Resilient Tile refers to specific types of tile floor covering that can withstand harsh conditions. Resilient Tile typically refers to floors such as asphalt, asbestos, pure vinyl, vinyl tiles, and rubber.

RESIN

Resin, in emulsion finishes and sealers, are materials, that contribute to the overall gloss and leveling of the film.

RESTORER

A Restorer is a product used to maintain and enhance the look and health of a flooring surface.

ROTARY BRUSH

A Rotary Brush is a rotating cleaning brush that is used with a high foam shampoo.

SDS

Safety Data Sheet, or S.D.S. is a form that is required by law to list hazardous ingredients within a manual for companies who distribute and sell these types of chemical products.

SANITIZER

A Sanitizer is a product that dramatically reduces the overall number of a bacteria within the area it has applied to.

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SEALERS

A Sealer is a specialized type of formulation that is designed to quickly fill-in porous floors, while providing protection.

SELF POLISHING

Self Polishing is a type of non-buffable floor polish or finish that dries to a bright shine. Its make-up does not need any further effort to shine.

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SOILS

Soils refer to certain substances that can attach to surfaces through electrical attraction, surface tension, or chemical bonding, thus creating a pollutant.

SOLUBILITY Solubility refers a material that can dissolve into a different material.

SOLUTION A Solution is a mixture of 2 or more liquids.

SOLVENT

A Solvent is a type of liquid that dissolves with a material to then form a solution. A Solvent can also refer to liquid that can dissolve into a substance.

SOLVENT FINISH

A Solvent Finish is a finish where the content of the solvent is borne within a solvent instead of water.

SPRAY BUFFING

Spray Buffing is a type of maintenance procedure that is employed to restore a floor’s finish. Spray Buffing is used to deliver a glossy film, by using a floor buffer, and buffing pads.

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STAIN REPELLANT

A Stain Repellant is a product that when applied to a carpet, can help with the surface’s resistance to stains.

STREAKING

Streaking refers to non-uniformed lines that can be left in the film of a floor’s finish.

STRIPPER

A Stripper is a product that is used to eliminate a coating from most floor film finishes.

STRIPPING Stripping is a method of maintenance that is used to remove floor finishes.

SURFACTANT

A Surfactant is the general term given to the type of active surface agents used in cleaners. It reduces the overall surface tension while providing improved dispersing properties, emulsifying, wetting, and penetrating.

SUSPENSION

Suspension is the process in which a specific type of cleaning material can hold insoluble particles of dirt within a cleaning solution.

TACKINESS

Tackiness is an adhesive or sticky condition to the surface, typically in reference to a floor.

TELESCOPE HANDLE

A Telescope Handle is a type of cleaning pole with and extendable length.

This extends through pulling the tubes out, as one is within the next.

TERRAZZO

Terrazzo refers to the polished flooring surface that consists of granite or marble chips, which are then mixed with specific cement matrix.

TOP COATING

Top Coating refers to the maintenance procedure that is employed when applying additional coats to a floor’s finish.

TOP SCRUBBING

Top Scrubbing is an undertaking that is usually employed to apply further coats of floor finish without having to strip previous coats off.

TRAFFIC LANE

A Traffic Lane is a high traffic location; it is typically an area that wears down before other areas on the surface.

TRAFFIC LANE CLEANER

A Traffic Lane Cleaner is a heavy duty cleaner that is designed specifically to disperse and pre-treat heavy soil within traffic lanes.

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ULTRA-HIGH SPEED

Ultra-High Speed refers to floor machines that turn over 2,000 RPM or higher.

URETHANE

Urethane is a crystalline, hard, plastic material which is the main additive for wood sealers and concrete.

VAPOR Vapor is a diffused type of substance that is suspended within the air.

VINYL FLOORING

Vinyl Flooring, a specific type of flooring material that is composed of a combination of pigments, plasticizers, and polyvinyl chloride. Relatively flexible, Vinyl flooring is considered fairly non-porous, and fine textured.

VIRUCIDE

A Virucide is a specific type of a chemical agent which is used to eliminate viruses.

VOC

A VOC, or a Volatile Organic Compound, refers to any compound or substance that has a vapor pressure that is greater than 1/10th millimeter of mercury.

VPP Voluntary Protection Program

WATER HARDNESS

Water Hardness is the measurement of the overall quantity of metallic salts within water.

WATER RESISTANCE The ability of a floor finish to be unaffected by water spilled on it.

WAX

Wax is a type of low melting compound that consists of a high molecular weight, and has a composition like most fats and oils. There are 2 types of wax: Natural (consisting of vegetable and animal) and Synthetic ( i.e.

polymers of ethylene). Wax functions as a floor polish film, and helps prevents black marks, scuffs, and improves slip resistance.

WAX STRIPPER

A special detergent composition that removes wax and similar floor finishes from a floor.

WEAR

Wear is the crack and distortion of the surface or surface coating from high traffic or abrasion.

WET MOP clean (a floor) with a soaked mop

YELLOWING

Yellowing is a type of condition that describes a floor's film discoloration as a result of aging or other wear.