janitress
Woman who cleans
A janitress is a female janitor—a woman employed to clean and maintain a building.
The word is old-fashioned; janitor now serves for any sex.
The janitress unlocked the school doors each morning.
Extensive and far-reaching
- moppingCleaning floors with water
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- dustingRemoving surface grime
- sanitizingEliminating harmful microorganisms
disinfecting · polishing · wiping · vacuuming · tidying · bleaching · rinsing · freshening
One who maintains property
- attendantOne who assists others
- housekeeperDomestic cleaning professional
- charwomanHired female cleaner
- cleaning ladyHired home tidier
maid · matron · porter · superintendent · custodian · night watch · keys · rounds
Pail with wringer attachment
- push broomWide-headed floor cleaner
- dustpanHandheld floor-debris collector
- squeegeeRubber-edged cleaning tool
- floor bufferMachine that shines floors
wet floor sign · key ring · uniform · work boots · spray bottles · scrub brush · ladder · plunger
Place of instruction
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- office buildingStructure for professional work
- hotelCommercial lodging establishment
- dormitoryStudent living building
gymnasium · factory · church · theater · apartment complex · hallway · lobby · stairwell
Cleaning ground surfaces
- window washingClearing grime from panes
- spill cleanupRemoving accidentally shed liquid
- waste disposalRemoving and processing garbage
- litter pickupCollecting scattered garbage
recycling · unclogging · buffing · waxing · carpet cleaning · pest control
sweeping
Extensive and far-reaching
sanitizing · disinfecting · polishing · wiping · vacuuming · tidying · bleaching · rinsing · freshening · deodorizing
caretaker
One who maintains property
- attendantOne who assists others
- housekeeperDomestic cleaning professional
- charwomanHired female cleaner
cleaning lady · maid · matron · porter · superintendent · custodian · night watch · keys · rounds · inspection
mop bucket
Pail with wringer attachment
- push broomWide-headed floor cleaner
- dustpanHandheld floor-debris collector
- squeegeeRubber-edged cleaning tool
floor buffer · wet floor sign · key ring · uniform · work boots · spray bottles · scrub brush · ladder · plunger · toilet brush
school
Place of instruction
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- office buildingStructure for professional work
- hotelCommercial lodging establishment
dormitory · gymnasium · factory · church · theater · apartment complex · hallway · lobby · stairwell · elevator
floor care
Cleaning ground surfaces
- window washingClearing grime from panes
- spill cleanupRemoving accidentally shed liquid
- waste disposalRemoving and processing garbage
litter pickup · recycling · unclogging · buffing · waxing · carpet cleaning · pest control
janitresssuperintendent
Chief administrative official
building owner · landlord · property manager · executive · tenant