floorcare
Keeping floors pristine
Floorcare refers to the maintenance and cleaning of floors, or the products and equipment used for that purpose: The floorcare aisle has vacuums and mops, a floorcare routine for hardwood.
The term appears most often in retail and marketing contexts.
Also spelled as two words: floor care.
Removing dirt by suction
- moppingCleaning floors with water
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- dustingRemoving surface grime
wiping · spot-cleaning · washing · degreasing · tidying · broom · mop · dustpan
Ongoing preservation effort
- waxingCoating for shine
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- sealingMaking impermeable
- refinishingRestoring a worn surface
stripping · recoating · sanding · grouting · conditioning · preservation · restoration · repair
Dense deciduous timber
- laminateBond thin layers together
- tileFlat surface-covering piece
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- linoleumSmooth resilient floor covering
carpet · concrete · marble · terrazzo · stone · bamboo · cork · parquet
Killing bacteria and viruses
- sterilizingDestroying all microorganisms
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- decontaminateRemove harmful substances
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
disinfectant · bleach · germicide · antiseptic · antibacterial · chlorine · quaternary · alcohol-based
vacuuming
Removing dirt by suction
- moppingCleaning floors with water
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
dusting · wiping · spot-cleaning · washing · degreasing · tidying · broom · mop · dustpan · bucket
upkeep
Ongoing preservation effort
refinishing · stripping · recoating · sanding · grouting · conditioning · preservation · restoration · repair · treatment
hardwood
Dense deciduous timber
linoleum · carpet · concrete · marble · terrazzo · stone · bamboo · cork · parquet · ceramic
disinfecting
Killing bacteria and viruses
- sterilizingDestroying all microorganisms
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- decontaminateRemove harmful substances
hygiene · disinfectant · bleach · germicide · antiseptic · antibacterial · chlorine · quaternary · alcohol-based · antimicrobial