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Cleaning Gear terms, explained
Short, plain definitions of the words you'll see on product pages and spec sheets. Each one links to a guide when there's more to know.
B
- Brushroll
- The rotating brush in a vacuum floor head. Read the guide →
C
- Cleaning units
- PSI multiplied by GPM, a single measure of cleaning power. Read the guide →
- CRI Seal of Approval
- A Carpet and Rug Institute program for carpet cleaning products and equipment. Read the guide →
D
- Descaler
- An acidic cleaner that dissolves mineral scale. Read the guide →
- Dwell time
- How long a disinfectant must stay wet on a surface to work as labeled. Read the guide →
E
- Enzyme cleaner
- A cleaner whose enzymes break down organic stains and odors. Read the guide →
- Extractor
- A carpet cleaner that sprays solution and vacuums it back up. Read the guide →
G
- GPM
- Gallons per minute, a pressure washer's water flow. Read the guide →
H
- HE detergent
- Low-sudsing detergent made for high-efficiency washers. Read the guide →
L
- LVP
- Luxury vinyl plank flooring. Read the guide →
P
- pH
- A scale of acidity and alkalinity; 7 is neutral. Read the guide →
- Protease
- An enzyme that breaks down protein stains such as grass and blood. Read the guide →
- PSI
- Pounds per square inch, a pressure washer's water pressure. Read the guide →
S
- Sealed system
- A vacuum design that forces all air through the filter instead of leaking around it. Read the guide →