janitorial
Concerning building upkeep
Janitorial relates to janitors and the work they do—cleaning and maintaining buildings.
The word typically modifies nouns describing services, supplies, or staff: janitorial duties, janitorial closet, janitorial services.
A janitorial company provides cleaning crews for offices, schools, and other facilities.
Floor-washing implement
- broomBristled cleaning stick
- bucketOpen-top carrying vessel
- dustpanHandheld floor-debris collector
- vacuumAbsence of matter
squeegee · rag · brush · scrub · sweep · polish · wax · detergent
Kill pathogens on surfaces
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
- decontaminateRemove harmful substances
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
germicide · antiseptic · hygienic · cleanliness · handwashing · sanitizer · bleach · biocide
Vehicle for hauling
Guardian of a place
- porterBaggage carrier or dark brew
- superintendentChief administrative official
- groundskeeperProperty maintenance worker
- housekeeperDomestic cleaning professional
facilities · crew · supervisor · contractor
State of being neat
- neatnessState of being tidy
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- spick-and-spanCompletely clean and orderly
- straighteningMaking something not crooked
arranging · methodical · shipshape · maintenance · upkeep · routine · checklist · inspection
mop
Floor-washing implement
vacuum · squeegee · rag · brush · scrub · sweep · polish · wax · detergent · bleach
disinfect
Kill pathogens on surfaces
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
- decontaminateRemove harmful substances
antibacterial · germicide · antiseptic · hygienic · cleanliness · handwashing · sanitizer · bleach · biocide · fumigation
cart
Vehicle for hauling
dumpster · ladder · pressure-washer · caddy
custodian
Guardian of a place
- porterBaggage carrier or dark brew
- superintendentChief administrative official
- groundskeeperProperty maintenance worker
housekeeper · facilities · crew · supervisor · contractor
tidiness
State of being neat
- neatnessState of being tidy
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- spick-and-spanCompletely clean and orderly
straightening · arranging · methodical · shipshape · maintenance · upkeep · routine · checklist · inspection · rounds
- servicesstreaming, delivery services, salon, bellhop, butler service
- cleaning servicescustodians, window washing, floor care, mopping, vacuuming
- School Servicesguidance counselor, school nurse, librarian, special education, tutoring
- Trade Servicesmaintenance, repair, plumbing, HVAC, pest control
- industrial suppliesfasteners, bolts, screws, washers, bearings
- venue operationsticketing, crowd control, event staff, guest services, ushers
janitorialexecutive
Senior organizational leader
managerial · administrative · directorial · presidential · supervisory
janitorialintellectual
Concerning thought and reason
knowledge-based · strategic · clerical · professional · academic
- janitorial staffBuilding maintenance workers
- janitorial servicesProfessional building cleaning