Orphan date October 2010 advert date April 2010 Fish WindowCleaning Corporate Headquarters, St. Louis, Missouri is a privately owned and operated franchise system of windowcleaning companies with more ... its operations in 1998. History Founding Fish WindowCleaning began as a local St. Louis window ... inventory requirements. After purchasing the company, the couple renamed it Fish WindowCleaning ... other windowcleaning companies in the area and the company expanded through acquisitions. Franchising ... markets and the Fish WindowCleaning franchise system was begun in 1998. The first FISH franchise location was opened in Tampa, Florida. Since then, Fish WindowCleaning has grown to more than 220 franchise territories in 40 states. Future Expansion Fish WindowCleaning has open territories for new ... for company vehicles, red with white logo and typeface. Fish WindowCleaning and the logo are registered trademarks with the Federal Trade Commission. Services The company specializes in windowcleaning ..., ceiling fans, gutters, skylights and solar panels. Fish WindowCleaning is fully insured, has ... throughout the regions served by Fish WindowCleaning. Good News Bad News Wall Street Journal Story In September, 2008 The Wall Street Journal reported on windowcleaning franchises in the United States, and Fish WindowCleaning was one of the companies shopped. The reporter credited FISH with going ... for the cost of the cleaning. Awards and recognition Fish WindowCleaning was named to Franchise Business .... In October, 2009 Fish WindowCleaning was named one of ten St. Louis area companies to receive ... Magazine ranked Fish WindowCleaning 182 on the 2010 Franchise 500 list, and 1 in its category. This is the 10th ... and Community Activities Fish WindowCleaning is a member of International Franchise Association .... Fish WindowCleaning supports local charities including Circle of Concern, Toys for Tots, Mission ... business owner. References http www.hoovers.com company Fish WindowCleaning Services Inc rkfxkrxys ... more details
sash windows were traditionally often fitted with Window shutter shutters . Sash windows may be fitted with simplex hinge s which allow the window to be locked into hinges on one side, while the rope on the other side is detached, allowing the window to be opened for escape or for cleaning. Single hung ...About the part of a building the Microsoft operating system Microsoft Windows other uses Window disambiguation ... thumb 200px Woven bamboo window in Japan File Obereisesheim Mauritiuskirche03.JPG thumb 200px Church window File Berlin K penick Spindlerwerke 6.jpg 200px thumb Factory site in Berlin Spindlersfeld window ... Classical Chinese window in Lan Su Chinese Garden File Doubled window.jpg thumb 150px left Arab style ... architecture Gothic window from Abbey of St. Maria d Arles File Half Glazed Window 17th Century.jpg right thumb 200px A half glazed window of the 17th century from Scotland A window is a transparent ... inclement weather. Etymology The word window originates from the Old Norse language Old Norse ... link to eye is lost, just like for window . The Danish but not the Bokm l word is pronounced fairly similarly to window . Window is first recorded in the early 13th century, and originally referred to an unglazed hole in a roof. Window replaced the Old English language Old English eag yrl , which ... word fenestra to describe a window with glass, such as Standard language standard Swedish language Swedish f nster , or German language German Fenster . The use of window in English is probably due ... Window , n. G. The vulgar pronunciation is windor, as if from the Welsh gwyntdor, wind door. ref cite web url http www.1828 dictionary.com d search word,window title 1828 Webster accessdate 2010 05 02 ... with animal hide, cloth, or wood. Window shutter Shutters that could be opened and closed came next ... Double hung sash window This sash window is the traditional style of window in the United Kingdom ..., counterweights held in boxes on either side of the window were used. These were and are attached ... more details
Advert date February 2011 Image Worker bees.jpg thumb right Cleaning a skyscraper on a suspended stage. Image Window cleaners Hong Kong.jpg thumb right Workers scrub the outside of a skyscraper in Hong Kong. Exterior cleaning is the process of cleaning a building s exterior, including the restoration of good hygiene or removal of litter or dirt. Not to be confused with interior cleaning e.g., office cleaning , exterior cleaning draws on aspects of Environmentalism environmental care, architecture preservation, and psychological well being, in addition to traditional cleaning. In some jurisdiction s, exterior cleaners must be licensed to practice, e.g. window cleaner s require a license to operate in Scotland. ref http www40.brinkster.com rukaluka what.asp ref Specializations Exterior cleaners can specialize in Stone restoration Stone conservation Bronze cleaning and restoration Graffiti removal and protection Glazing Gutters Fascia Cladding Paving Swimming pools Patio furniture Companies can focus on residential or commercial cleaning, or high access. Exterior cleaners may specialize in a particular field for example the cleaning of bronze monuments or graffiti removal. References reflist See also Window cleaner Environmental psychology Modern cleaning roles DEFAULTSORT Exterior Cleaning Category Cleaning nl Gevelreiniging de Geb udereiniger ... more details
For the Arthur Sullivan song cycle, see The Window song cycle . For the How I Met Your Mother episode, see The Window How I Met Your Mother . Infobox film name The Window image The window 1949.jpg caption Theatrical release poster director Ted Tetzlaff producer Frederic Ullman, Jr. br Dore Schary writer Story br Cornell Woolrich br Screenplay br Mel Dinelli starring Barbara Hale br Arthur Kennedy actor Arthur Kennedy br Paul Stewart actor Paul Stewart br Ruth Roman br Bobby Driscoll music Roy Webb cinematography Robert De Grasse br William O. Steiner editing Frederic Knudtson distributor RKO Radio Pictures released August 6, 1949 br small New York City small runtime 73 minutes country United States language English language English budget 210,000 The Window is a 1949 American black and white suspense film noir , based on the short story The Boy Cried Murder reprinted as Fire Escape ref Nevins, Francis M. 1988 . Cornell Woolrich First You Dream, Then You Die New York, London, Tokyo The Mysterious Press , pp. 332 333. ref by Cornell Woolrich . ref Imdb title id 0042046 title The Window . ref The film, which was a critical success, was produced by Frederic Ullman, Jr. for 210,000 but earned much more, making it a box office hit for RKO Pictures . The film was directed by Ted Tetzlaff ...? r 1&res 9C03E2DF1E3EE03BBC4053DFBE668382659EDE&oref slogin The New Your Times . Film review, The Window ... who has a habit of crying wolf... The Window presents a frightening vision of helplessness, vividly .... ref http www.tvguide.com movies window review 122954 TV Guide Film review, 2008. Last accessed April ... References Reflist 2 External links Imdb title id 0042046 title The Window Amg movie 54743 The Window Tcmdb title id 1741 title The Window http www.dvdbeaver.com film DVDReviews25 the window.htm The Window at DVD Beaver includes images DEFAULTSORT Window, The Category 1949 films Category American ... fr Une incroyable histoire it La finestra socchiusa nl The Window pt The Window ... more details
This Window UK was formed by Peter Bright around 1985 earlier tape experiments exist from 1979 to 1984. These tape experiments formed the basic philosophy of This Window. The Analog recording analogue tape machine became the main instrument used to create songs . This interest in experimentation had been nurtured whilst being a member of the Exeter College of Art bands, T.34 1978 1980 and The Urge 1979 . The Urge supported Adam and the Ants and Bauhaus band Bauhaus and were offered a record contract with 4AD but decided to split up and consequently didn t sign. In A Glass Darkly 1981 was a project with the lead singer from The Urge, Russell Young and two ballet dancers who performed to a tape backing track of a dripping tap valve tap , only a handful of gigs were played in London . This project ended and Peter later joined Finish The Story 1981 1986 as guitarist. The perfect conduit for This Window s music and art was the Cassette Culture and Mail Art scenes. These social network network s of artists and musicians encouraged an early form of open source cooperation , with projects being shared and created. This methodology fitted in with This Window s approach to creativity . This Window released two solo cassette albums Hope & Jude The Obscure in the UK and several albums were released in Europe, the most successful being Extraction & Extraction2 1989 & 1995 both of these were released by EE Tapes Belgium . Other releases include Igniton Mix on Old Europa Cafe label, En Face France and Morning Germany . This Window were one of the leading exponents of the Compact Cassette Cassette Underground , with radio play in both Europe and America. Critical acclaim was received from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean Atlantic . Live performances have been sporadic, a notable one was, the 3rd .... Over the years This Window became the pseudonym of Peter Bright. Articles Reviews Review in German ... to the mail art and cassette culture scenes. http www.discogs.com artist This Window 3rd mail ... more details
unreferenced date January 2011 Steam Cleaning involves using steam for cleaning . Its uses include domestic applications in cleaning carpets, and industrial uses in removing grease and dirt from engines. See Vapor Steam Cleaners Carpet Cleaning with steam. Category Cleaning tool stub automotive tech stub textile stub tr Buharl temizlik ... more details
Infobox single Name Cleaning Windows Cover Cleaning Windows single cover.jpg Caption Artist Van Morrison from Album Beautiful Vision A side Cleaning Windows B side It s All in the Game song It s All in the Game U.K. Aryan Mist Spain Scandinavia composition Scandinavia Released March 1982 Format Recorded 27 July 1981 at Record Plant Studios in Sausalito, California Genre Celtic music Celtic , Jazz Length ... position Last single You Make Me Feel So Free br 1980 This single Cleaning Windows br 1982 Next single ... single prev track She Gives Me Religion prev no 5 this track Cleaning Windows track no 6 next track ... Lower caption Cleaning Windows is a song written by Northern Irish singer songwriter Van ... of Cleaning Windows that was released as a single and was included on the 1982 album was recorded at the Record ... According to Steve Turner writer Steve Turner in Cleaning Windows Van sketched the details of his ... wrote in a 1982 Rolling Stone review Hung on a metaphor as clear as glass, Cleaning Windows applies ... Me, Cleaning Windows boldly restates the self help maxim that you are your own best friend ... the window cleaner s happy in his work and the lyrical vignettes combined with delicate, upbeat ... matters. ref Hage, The Words and Music of Van Morrison, p. 98 ref Release Cleaning Windows was released ... Morrison chose Cleaning Windows to be one of the songs included on The Best of Van Morrison , his first ... mastered in 2007 and included on the compilation album, Still on Top The Greatest Hits . Cleaning ... album, Smooth Sax Tribute to Van Morrison ref name cleaning windows cite web url http www.allmusic.com search track Cleaning Windows order default asc title Cleaning Windows publisher Allmusic ... cleaning windows Barrence Whitfield and Tom Russell covered Cleaning Windows on Hillbilly Voodoo . ref ... song barrence whitfield cleaning windows 90461 title Hillbilly Voodoo Barrence Whitfield publisher ... Songs written by Van Morrison es Cleaning Windows ... more details
, and a closeup of the light and timer An ultrasonic cleaner is a cleaning device that uses ultrasound usually from 20 400 kHz and an appropriate cleaning solvent sometimes ordinary tap water to clean ... to be cleaned and the soiling enhances the effect. Cleaning normally lasts between three and six ... s, tools , coins , fountain pens , golf clubs , window blinds , firearms ,industrial parts ... 1970 ref Process characteristics Ultrasonic cleaning uses high frequency sound waves to agitate ... agents, biological soil like blood, and so on. Ultrasonic cleaning can be used for a wide range of workpiece shapes, sizes and materials, and may not require the part to be disassembled prior to cleaning ... Guide ref Objects must not be allowed to rest on the bottom of the device during the cleaning process ... the frequency, the smaller the nodes between the cavitation points, which allows for cleaning ..., with ultrasonic agitation. Ultrasonics are used for industrial cleaning, and also used in many medical and dental techniques and industrial processes. Cleaning solution Ultrasonic activity cavitation helps the solution to do its job plain water would not normally be effective. The cleaning solution contains ingredients designed to make ultrasonic cleaning more effective. For example ... surfactant . Aqueous cleaning solutions contain detergents, wetting agents and other components, and have a large influence on the cleaning process. Correct composition of the solution is very dependent ..., in medical applications it is generally accepted that cleaning should be at temperatures below convert ... with thick grease. The effort required to design an effective aqueous cleaning system for a particular ... recycle the hydrocarbon cleaning fluids. Three tanks are used in a cascade. The lower tank containing ... overflows and clean fluid runs into the work tank where the cleaning takes place. Purchase price is higher .... not chemically attacked by the cleaning fluid are suitable for ultrasonic cleaning. Ideal candidates ... more details
Megasonic Cleaning is a type of acoustic cleaning , related to ultrasonic cleaning . It is a gentler cleaning mechanism, less likely to cause damage, and is used in wafer, medical implant, and industrial part cleaning. Similar to ultrasonic cleaning, megasonics utilizes a transducer , usually composed of piezoelectric crystal s, to create a sound field but at higher frequency typically 0.8 2 MHz compared to 20 200 kHz for ultrasonic cleaning . As a result, the cavitation that occurs is gentler and on a much smaller scale. Megasonics are currently used mainly in the silicon industry. Megasonics cleaning compared to ultrasonic cleaning The difference between ultrasonic cleaning and megasonics cleaning lies in the frequency that is used to generate the acoustic waves. Ultrasonic cleaning uses lower frequencies it produces random cavitation. Megasonics cleaning uses higher frequencies at 1000 kHz it produces controlled cavitation. An important distinction between the two methods is that the higher megasonic frequencies do not cause the violent cavitation effects found with ultrasonic frequencies. This significantly reduces or eliminates cavitation erosion and the likelihood of surface damage to the product being cleaned. Parts that would be damaged by ultrasonic frequencies or cavitation effects can often be cleaned without damage in a megasonic bath using the same solution. With ultrasonics, cavitation occurs throughout the tank, and all sides of submerged parts are cleaned. With megasonics, only the side of the part that is facing the transducer s is cleaned. See also Parts cleaning References Reflist External links http www.imtecacculine.com prod accumeg overview.html Megasonic Cleaning http www.prosysmeg.com technology articles megasonics cleaning.php What is Megasonic Cleaning http www.prosysmeg.com technology articles precision cleaning2.php Precision Cleaning Category Ultrasound ... more details
Green cleaning refers to using cleaning methods and products with environmentally friendly ingredients to preserve human health and environmental quality. ref cite article title Green Cleaning Definition url http www.greencleaningnetwork.org gc home.html ref Green cleaning techniques and products avoid the use of chemically reactive and toxic cleaning products which contain various toxic chemicals , some of which emit volatile organic compounds causing respiratory and dermatological problems. Citation needed date August 2008 Green cleaning can also describe the way residential and industrial cleaning products are manufactured, packaged and distributed. If the manufacturing process is environmentally friendly and the products are biodegradable , then the term green or eco friendly may apply. Citation needed date August 2008 Green cleaning is behavioral as well as simply using healthy and environmentally friendly products. ref cite article title Green Cleaning Tips url http www.treehugger.com files 2007 01 how to go green cleaning.php ref Consumers are being made aware of the ways in which green cleaning is most effectively used. ref cite article title Guide to Green Cleaning url http inhabitat.com green home 101 guide to green cleaning ref Product labeling programs Among the product labeling programs is the United States Environmental Protection Agency s EPA Design for the Environment program which labels products that meet EPA s criteria for chemicals. These products are allowed to carry the Design for Environment Design for the Environment DfE label . Generally, products which are labelled low or zero VOC volatile organic compound are safer for human and animal health in the home ... links http www.epa.gov dfe EPA http informinc.org cleanforhealth.php Cleaning for Health Products ... www.greencleaninstitute.com Green Clean Institute Category Cleaning products Category Sustainability Category Cleaning and the environment my pt Green cleaning ta ... more details
unreferenced date July 2011 wikify date July 2011 Commercial Cleaning is a broadly based term predominantly used by cleaning companies who earn an income by being contract contracted by individuals, businesses or corporations to carry out cleaning jobs on a variety of premises. Cleaning companies can be found in virtually every town and city in the world, with a higher concentration in affluent regions. Premises cleaned Premises that may use commercial cleaning include Shops skyscraper High rises Function Centers Data Center s Restaurants Offices Showrooms Warehouses Factories Schools Medical facilities Government facilities Airport s Cleaning techniques and equipment Commercial cleaning companies use a wide variety of cleaning methods, chemicals and equipment to facilitate and expedite the cleaning process. Workers The commercial cleaning industry is extremely competitive and employees tend to be at the lower end of the pay scale. This is predominantly due to the abundance of acceptably qualified able bodies workers vying for Skill labor low skilled jobs. Many commercial cleaning companies provide on the job training for all new employees due to the nonexistence of tertiary based courses for the cleaning industry. Individuals employed in commercial cleaning typically hold the job title of janitor , custodian or day porter. In Australia , the United States US , and Europe clarify reason Does this refer to European Union or geographical Europe? date February 2012 , commercial cleaning companies are encouraged to screen all employees for evidence of a criminal background check . Many homeowners, businesses and corporations insist on these police checks before allowing outside contractors onto their premises. fact date November 2011 Category Cleaning ... more details
Multiple issues unreferenced August 2009 cleanup February 2010 merge Cleaning cards discuss Talk Cleaning card Merge proposal date October 2010 A cleaning card is a card which is developed for the cleaning ... developed cleaning cards for the cleaning of the electonical components in the card readers which ... commercial manufacturer of cleaning cards for transaction devices was Clean Team Company founded ... cleaning cards on the east coast. In September of 2004, KIC Products launched a new style of cleaning ... and Clean Team merged to become the largest manufacturer of cleaning cards, KICTeam, Inc., maintaining .... So the cleaning card is so important nowadays. With that concept it is possible to clear the magnetic ... like to dismantle the components for cleaning. No service technician has to be phoned, each person can do the cleaning with these cleaning cards. Cleaning card This cleaning card convinces with a special technology, the cleaning of chip reading contacts and magnetic heads goes on without any fluids, only by friction. Area of application Cleaning cards are used for the cleaning of magnetic heads or the chip ... readers. Especially, these cleaning cards suppress completely rejections of cards by cleaning of these components ... reading function. Actually with indoor devices, without any cleaning, a card rejection rate from 0.2 to 0.5 is noticed already after 1 month without cleaning. A card reader, in for example a cash ... DISKO has developed a special cleaning card to clear the electronic components for the reading ... Microfibre card.jpg right Micro fibre cleaning card Cleaning of the magnetic head The magnetic head inside the tip reader is a fixed component and for this reason it only can be cleared by these cleaning cards. The cleaning of the magnetic head is very important because it s responsible for the reading of the card and so it decides acceptance or rejection of the inserted card. Due to the use of this cleaning ... a cleaning process on the edges of the magnetic head through the formation of micro fibre wrinkles ... more details
Cleaning validation is the methodology used to assure that a cleaning process removes residues of the active pharmaceutical ingredients of the product manufacture d in a piece of equipment , the cleaning aids utilized in the cleaning process and the microbe microbial attributes. All residues are removed to predetermined levels to ensure the quality of the next product manufactured is not compromised by waste from the previous product. ref cite web url http www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov sites entrez?db pubmed&uid 8846061&cmd showdetailview&indexed google title Application of total organic carbon analysis to cleaning validation. PDA J Pharm Sci Technol. 1996 Jan Feb PubMed Result publisher www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov accessdate 2008 03 10 last first ref ref cite web url http cat.inist.fr ?aModele afficheN&cpsidt 2430841 title Establishing scientifically justified acceptance criteria for cleaning validation of finished drug products publisher cat.inist.fr accessdate 2008 03 10 last first ref References Reflist Category Quality pharma stub industry stub ... more details
Water cleaning may refer to Wastewater treatment Sewage treatment Agricultural wastewater treatment Industrial wastewater treatment Radioactive wastewater treatment Sedimentation water treatment Sedimentation Purification Water purification Portable water purification Other meanings High pressure water cleaning with systems like K rcher See also List of waste water treatment technologies disambig ... more details
of floor cleaning The treatment needed for different types of floors is very different. ref http home.howstuffworks.com floor cleaning tips.htm howstffworks Home cleaning Floor cleaning Tips ref For safety it is most important to ensure the floor is not left even slightly wet after cleaning ... carpetcleaning index.html Historic Carpet Cleaning Methods in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries ... material, to remove infestations from floors. There are also a wide variety of floor cleaning machines ... than it would take using a traditional cleaning method. ref http www.floorscrubbers.com floor scrubbers ... to clear wood floor wax from a polyurethane floor. Reducing the need for cleaning Good well maintained entrance mat matting can dramatically reduce the need for cleaning. For public and office ... cleaning Cleaner Cleaning Floor Floor buffer Floor scrubbers Housecleaning Spray and Vac Cleaning Terminal cleaning References reflist 2 Category Floors Category Cleaning Category Cleaners Category Cleaning and maintenance occupations pih Flore Kleenin ... more details
Multiple issues cleanup November 2008 refimprove December 2008 advert September 2009 merge Cleaning card discuss Talk Cleaning card Merge proposal date October 2010 A cleaning card is a product designed to clean a device that facilitates a transaction transaction terminology . In order for the cleaning card to work properly in the device, it is important that the card resembles or mimics the material of the transaction media such as a credit card or currency. As the cleaning card is inserted and passed through the device, it will clean components that would normally come in contact with the transaction ... their own cleaning cards to better clean their particular device. A typical cleaning card is much like a wiper that can get into areas that are not readily accessible. Typically, the cleaning ... cleaning solution recommended by the device manufacturer and then placed in a sealed pouch to maintain ... of cleaning cards for transaction devices was Clean Team Company founded in 1990 in San Diego, CA ... section . In 1992, KIC Products was founded and began manufacturing similar cleaning cards on the east coast. In September of 2004, KIC Products launched a new style of cleaning card called Waffletechnology ... the largest manufacturer of cleaning cards, KICTeam, Inc., maintaining offices in the United States, Canada, Singapore, Brazil, Australia and the United Kingdom. Evolution The cleaning card has ... that a US one dollar bank note had been inserted. The cleaning card was required to be the same shape ... bank note characteristics. The bill acceptor cleaning card was redeveloped to contain bank ... currency from running across them with each insertion and wearing down sensitive lenses. The cleaning ... areas without harming the device. most innovative award Patents Notable US Patents on cleaning cards 5824611, D420658, D410457, 5832566, 5824611, 5525417, 5227226. Gallery gallery Image Cleaning Cards.png ... DEFAULTSORT Cleaning Cards Category Solid state computer storage media Category Cleaning tools ... more details
For the article about the tube cleaning of steam locomotive boilers see Tube cleaning locomotive . Tube cleaning describes the activity of, or device for, the cleaning and Maintenance, repair and operations maintenance of Fouling fouled Cylinder geometry tube s. The need for cleaning arises because the Wiktionary ... on application, conveying medium and tube material, the following methods of tube cleaning are available ... tube cleaning in the proper sense and is very often applied in the medical sector ... but also the fact that cleaning would be very expensive and, particularly with cheap mass products ... serious flaws e.g., due to corrosion . Chemical tube cleaning Chemical tube cleaning is understood to be the use of cleaning liquid s or chemicals for removing layers and deposit geology deposit ... cleaning liquids may be used which also require a multi stage treatment chemical activation cleaning rinsing This method of cleaning calls for a shutdown of the relevant system which causes undesired ... , Surface condenser condenser , etc. , huge quantities of cleaning liquids would be required which would ... toxicity of the cleaning liquid. Only the strict observance of rinsing instructions and an exact ... detection methods. Generally the process of chemical tube cleaning is applicable for any diameter, however ... cleaning A mechanical tube cleaning system is a cleaning body that is moved through the tube in order ... has to be taken out of Manufacturing operations operation in order to inject the cleaning body ies and to execute the cleaning procedure. An additional distinction must be made between active and passive cleaning bodies. Passive cleaning bodies may be a matter of brushes or special constructions ... by means of pressurized air , water , or other media. In most cases, cleaning is implemented through the oversize of the cleaning bodies compared to the tube inner diameter . The types range from ... from around 5 mm to several metres. Also belonging to this field is the cleaning of obstructed soil ... more details
Unreferenced date February 2010 For the 1925 play Spring Cleaning Spring cleaning is the practice of thoroughly cleaning a house in the Spring season springtime . The practice of spring cleaning is especially prevalent in climates with a cold winter . The most common usage of spring cleaning refers to the yearly act of cleaning a house from top to bottom which would take place in the first warm days of the year typically in spring, hence the name. However it has also come to be synonymous with any kind of heavy duty cleaning or organizing enterprise. A person who gets their affairs in order before an audit or inspection could be said to be doing some spring cleaning. History It has been suggested that the origins of spring cleaning date back to the Iran ian Norouz , the Persian new year, which falls on the first day of spring Citation needed date November 2007 . Iranians continue the practice of Norouz Spring cleaning and visiting one another khooneh tekouni which literally means shaking the house just before the new year. Everything in the house is thoroughly cleaned, from the drapes to the furniture . A similar tradition is the Scottish New Year s cleaning on Hogmanay December 31 , a practice now also widespread in Ireland, New Zealand, and to some extent North America. Another possibility of the origin of spring cleaning can be traced to the ancient Jewish practice of thoroughly cleansing the home in anticipation of the spring time memorial feast of Passover lang he pesach . In remembrance of the Jews hasty flight from Egypt following their captivity there, during the seven ... spring cleaning of the house, followed by a traditional hunt for chametz crumbs by candlelight called .... For the same reason, modern rural households often use the month of March for cleaning projects ... . This also often corresponds with the Julian New Year, or April 1. DEFAULTSORT Spring Cleaning Category Cleaning Category Spring traditions Category Nowruz nl Voorjaarsschoonmaak ja ... more details
Terminal Cleaning describes a cleaning method used in healthcare environments to control the spread of infections. Justification Nosocomial infections claim approximately 90,000 lives in the United States annually. When patients are hospitalized and identified as having methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus or infections that can be spread to other patients, best practices isolate these patients in rooms that are subjected to terminal cleaning when the patient is discharged. Procedure File ER Terminal cleaning.jpg thumb right NAV CO2 Non flammable Alcohol Vapor in Carbon Dioxide systems being used as the final step in sanitizing a swing out toilet in a hospital ER exam room. Terminal cleaning methods vary, but usually include removing all detachable objects in the room, cleaning lighting and air duct surfaces in the ceiling, and cleaning everything downward to the floor. Items removed from the room are disinfected or sanitized before being returned to the room. See also Nosocomial infection MRSA Pseudomonas aeruginosa External links Overview of when, what and how long to conduct terminal cleaning per North Carolina guidelines http www.unc.edu depts spice guide2.html U.S. Military Aseptic Practices http www.brooksidepress.org Products OperationalMedicine DATA operationalmed Manuals HM32 Chapter05 Chapter05.htm ch05s http www.sanisys.com Sanisys LLC producer of NAV CO2 accessories Category Disinfectants reflist Category Medical terms Category Medical hygiene ... more details
Sputter cleaning is the cleaning of a solid surface in a vacuum by using physical sputtering of the surface. Sputter cleaning is often used in vacuum deposition and ion plating . In 1955 Farnsworth, Schlier, George, and Burger reported using sputter cleaning in an ultra high vacuum system to prepare ultra clean surfaces for low energy electron diffraction LEED studies. ref H.E. Farnsworth, R.E. Schlier, T.H. George, and R.M. Burger, J. Appl. Phys., 26, 252 1955 also J. Appl. Phys., 29, 1150 1958 also G.S. Anderson and Roger M. Moseson, Method and Apparatus for Cleaning by Ionic Bombardment, U.S. Patent 3,233,137 filed Aug. 28, 1961 Feb.1, 1966 ref Sputter cleaning became an integral part of the ion plating process. Sputter cleaning has some potential problems such as overheating, gas incorporation in the surface region, bombardment radiation damage in the surface region, and the roughening of the surface, particularly if over done. It is important to have a clean Plasma physics plasma in order to not continually recontaminate the surface during sputter cleaning. Redeposition of sputtered material on the substrate can also give problems, especially at high sputtering pressures. Sputtering of the surface of a compound or alloy material can result in the surface composition being changed. Often the species with the least mass or the highest vapor pressure is the one preferentially sputtered from the surface. See also Plasma cleaning Parts cleaning References references tech stub Category Chemical processes Category Thin film deposition ... more details
Parts cleaning is essential to many List of industrial processes industrial processes , as a prelude ... guide for cleaning metal s prior to electroplating. Cleaning processes include solvent cleaning, hot alkali ne detergent cleaning, electrocleaning, and Industrial etching acid etch . The most ... For the activities described here the following terms are often found metal cleaning, metal surface cleaning, component cleaning, degreasing, parts washing, parts cleaning. These are well established in technical language usage but they have their shortcomings. Metal cleaning can easily be mixed up with refinement of unpurified metals. Metal surface cleaning and metal cleaning do not consider ... cleaning leaves out the cleaning of steel sections and sheets and finally degreasing only describes ... commercial and industrial parts cleaning , parts cleaning in craft and industry or commercial parts cleaning probably best describe this field of activity. There are some specialists who prefer the term industrial parts cleaning , because they want to exclude maintenance of buildings, rooms ... image metallreinigung wikipedia KK illustration en 1.jpg thumb Factors Cleaning activities ... machined parts or assembled components needing cleaning. Therefore, they may be composed of different ... and more lighter materials. Mass and size can be very important for the selection of cleaning methods ... are to the substrate surface, the more energy is needed to remove them. Correspondingly the cleaning ... cleaning plasma assisted , sputter cleaning, elektropolishing chemical non reactive organic solvents ... a cleaning process and relates them to the most common cleaning methods, thereby the suitability of cleaning ... Choosing a cleaning process. 1996, ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio, USA. ISBN 0 87170 572 9 ref . In addition they list exemplary cleaning processes for different typical applications ... can be difficult in these cases. Place of cleaning Another consideration is the place of cleaning. E.g. ... more details
Carpet cleaning , for beautification, and the removal of stains, dirt, grit, sand, and allergen s can ... title Opening the Door to the Commercial Market http sanosteam.com Carpet Cleaning Basics work ICS Cleaning Specialist author Wittkamp, Bob date 2003 02 06 accessdate 2011 07 22 publisher Business News Publishing Co. ref Sanitary Maintenance magazine reports that carpet cleaning ... Within the USA , the professional carpet cleaning industry is primarily educated and unofficially governed by The Clean Trust, formerly the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification ... fabric cleaning industry that sets modern carpet cleaning standards. It accepts five basic dry and wet professional cleaning methodologies. Hot water extraction vs Steam cleaning Although there is an industrial cleaning process that is in fact steam cleaning , in the context of carpet cleaning, steam cleaning is usually a misnomer for or mischaracterization of the hot water extraction cleaning method. The hot water extraction cleaning method uses equipment that sprays heated water not steam , sometimes with added cleaning chemicals, on the carpet while simultaneously vacuuming the sprayed ... hot water extraction as the most effective carpet cleaning method. ref name The Carpet Masters ... cleaning method is that effective cleaning is possible using only hot water, or hot water with very ... remain in the carpet with other cleaning methods. Detergent residues on carpet fibers can attract dirt ... after cleaning. Since the use of detergents and other chemicals is minimized or avoided altogether with the hot water extraction cleaning method, this method is advantageous for persons concerned about ... in other cleaning methods. The primary disadvantage of the hot water extraction cleaning method is that 100 ... end commercial water extraction equipment. Moisture left in carpets after cleaning will evaporate more ... extraction carpet cleaning equipment is available, with less expensive equipment marketed for purchase ... more details
Cleaning agents are substances, usually liquids , that are used to remove dirt , including dust , stain s, bad smells, and clutter on surfaces. Purposes of cleaning agents include health , beauty, absence of offensive odor, avoidance of shame, and avoidance of spreading of dirt and contaminants to oneself and others. Some cleaning agents can kill bacteria and clean at the same time. Types Cleaning agents normally water solutions that might be acidic , alkaline , or neutral solution neutral , depending on the use. Cleaning agents may also be solvent based or solvent containing and is then called degreasers. Acidic Acidic washing agents are mainly used for removal of inorganic deposits like fouling scaling . The active ingredients are normally strong mineral acid s and chelants . Often, there are added surfactants and corrosion inhibitor s. Alkaline Alkaline washing agents contain strong base chemistry bases like sodium hydroxide and or potassium hydroxide . The alkali dissolves fat grease , oils , fats , and protein ,based deposits. Often there are added dispersing agent s to prevent redeposition of dissolved dirt and or chelants to attack rust on metal parts. A cleaning agent with a pH above 8.5 Neutral Neutral washing agents are pH neutral and based on non ionic surfactants that disperse. Bleach Borax Sodium bicarbonate baking soda Carbon dioxide Calcium hypochlorite Cyanuric acid former Chromic acid Ethanol or methanol only in solutions Various forms of alcohol Various chlorine compounds Acetic acid vinegar Sodium hydroxide solution Trisodium phosphate Hydrochloric acid , also called muriatic acid, used to clean concrete. Sodium percarbonate Sodium perborate Morris Powder Donkey Stone References Unreferenced date December 2011 Further reading cite book ref harv chapter ... year 2007 isbn 9781574447576 See also Detergent Parts cleaning Washing Parts washer Panel edge staining List of cleaning agents Category Cleaning products it Sgrassatura ... more details
Flame cleaning , also known as flame gouging , ref name linde cite web url http www.lindegas.com international web lg com likelgcom30.nsf DocByAlias ind mv 3 auto title Flame Gouging Cleaning accessdate 2009 09 10 ref is the process of cleaning a structural steel surface by passing an intensely hot oxyacetylene flame over it. Mill scale and rust are removed by the reducing effect of the flame and the action of the heat, leaving the surface in a condition suitable for wire brushing and painting. ref cite web url http www.intota.com multisearch.asp?strSearchType all&strQuery flame cleaning title Flame Cleaning Experts date 200 00 00 publisher intota.com accessdate 200 04 18 ref Overview File Flame cleaning.svg thumb There are many uses for flame cleaning rather than just to remove rust and mill scale. It is also used as a removal tool for paints, bad welds, burrs, mechanical wear scraping, cuts, gouges and more along with other surface imperfections. The process of flame cleaning is not anything new and does not require any extra equipment than what would be found in a typical metal shop. It is just an oxygen fuel torch that is used parallel with the surface to melt and blow off any blemishes that the operator wants to eliminate. Shown in the diagram to the right, the surface is blasted with the oxygen fuel torch across the surface versus the orthodox use of the flame as a cutting or gouging tool. Though the equipment is the same, the flame used in cleaning is drastically reduced to prevent excess removal of the surface. Various kinds of fuel can be run with the oxygen, for example acetylene. Various surfaces can be cleaned using this process. The oxy flame can work on assorted surface qualities and remove some of the hardest to clean substances such as lubricants and grease. Ceramics, steel constructions, offshore systems and even concrete elements can all be cleaned. Although the function of cleaning can be thoroughly accomplished, the general aesthetic look is damaged ... more details
waste disposal, as well as less reliance on skilled labor. ref 2007 . EPA Fact Sheet Wet Cleaning An Alternative to Dry Cleaning that Is Safe For You, Your Clothes and Your Cleaner . Available ... cleaning and dry cleaned in between. Citation needed date January 2008 These tailors are also careful ... wet cleaning Ecovian Comprehensive list of wet cleaners and green dry cleaners across the US and Canada ... approved by Woolmark Category Cleaning de Nassreinigung it Wet cleaning ... more details
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