precleaning
First cleaning pass
Precleaning is cleaning done before another process—typically before a more thorough cleaning or before some other procedure that requires a clean surface.
Equipment may undergo precleaning before sterilization; carpets may get precleaning before deep extraction.
The precleaning removed the worst of the grease before we applied the solvent.
Initial cleaning cycle
- pretreatmentPreparatory processing step
- preppingMaking ready beforehand
- sortingArranging into sequence
- soakingCompletely saturated with liquid
pretreating · spraying · loosening · saturating · agitating · scheduling · organizing · staging
Chemical cleaning agent
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
soap · water · vinegar · borax · ammonia · peroxide · suds · foam
Cleaning by rubbing hard
- rinsingClearing with water
- soakingCompletely saturated with liquid
- wipingRubbing to clean
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
sponging · spraying · agitating · flushing · hosing · blotting · dabbing · swabbing
Killing bacteria and viruses
- sanitizingEliminating harmful microorganisms
- sterilizingDestroying all microorganisms
- decontaminatingRemoving harmful agents
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
germicide · antiseptic · handwashing · sanitizer · disinfectant · hygienic · purification · alcohol
prewash
Initial cleaning cycle
- pretreatmentPreparatory processing step
- preppingMaking ready beforehand
- sortingArranging into sequence
soaking · pretreating · spraying · loosening · saturating · agitating · scheduling · organizing · staging · gathering
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
surfactant · soap · water · vinegar · borax · ammonia · peroxide · suds · foam · lather
scrubbing
Cleaning by rubbing hard
brushing · sponging · spraying · agitating · flushing · hosing · blotting · dabbing · swabbing · abrading
disinfecting
Killing bacteria and viruses
- sanitizingEliminating harmful microorganisms
- sterilizingDestroying all microorganisms
- decontaminatingRemoving harmful agents
antibacterial · germicide · antiseptic · handwashing · sanitizer · disinfectant · hygienic · purification · alcohol · bleaching
debris
Scattered broken fragments
grease · particles · sediment · impurities · contaminants · residue · stains · spots · buildup · film
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