- renhold
- cleaningWork that removes dirt and keeps rooms, equipment and surfaces clean.
- daglig renhold
- daily cleaningTasks done frequently to remove everyday dirt and maintain the agreed standard.
- periodisk renhold
- periodic cleaningMore thorough tasks carried out at longer intervals according to a plan.
- byggvask
- post-construction cleaningCleaning after construction that removes building dust, residue and spills before rooms are used.
- overflate
- surfaceThe outer layer of an object that you clean or treat.
- gulv
- floorThe bottom surface of a room that people walk on.
- vegg
- wallA vertical surface that separates rooms or forms the boundary of a building.
- himling
- ceilingThe visible surface at the top of a room, above your head.
- inventar
- furnishings and equipmentFurniture and other equipment found inside a room.
- smuss
- soilUnwanted material on a surface, such as dust, grease or spills.
- flekk
- stainA localised mark from dirt or liquid on a surface.
- sand
- sandSmall grains of stone that can wear down or scratch flooring.
- fett
- greaseOily dirt that often sticks and needs a suitable product to loosen it.
- støv
- dustSmall, dry particles floating in the air or settling on surfaces.
- tørrmopp
- dry mopA tool used without added water to collect loose dust and dirt from floors.
- fuktmopp
- damp mopA tool with a little water that loosens and collects dirt from floors.
- støvsuging
- vacuumingUsing a machine that draws in air and collects loose dirt in a container or bag.
- skuring
- scrubbingIntensive cleaning with a brush or pad to loosen stubborn dirt or old coatings.
- desinfeksjon
- disinfectionTreatment that kills or makes many microbes harmless on a cleaned surface.
- kontaktflate
- touch surfaceAn area people often touch, which can therefore easily spread infection.
- rengjøringsmiddel
- cleaning agentA product that helps loosen and remove dirt from a surface.
- kjemikalie
- chemicalA substance or mixture with properties useful for work that may require protection.
- dosering
- dosingMeasuring the correct amount of product for the task and according to its instructions.
- fortynning
- dilutionMixing a concentrated product with water to obtain the right strength.
- pH-verdi
- pH valueA number showing how acidic, neutral or alkaline a water-based mixture is.
- syre
- acidA substance that gives a pH below 7 in water and can be used against limescale.
- base
- alkaliA substance that gives a pH above 7 in water and can be used against grease.
- sikkerhetsdatablad
- safety data sheetA document describing hazards, protection, first aid and safe handling of a chemical product.
- faremerking
- hazard labelSymbols and text on packaging that explain a product's hazards.
- vernehansker
- protective glovesEquipment worn on hands to protect against specific chemicals, dirt or injuries.
- vernebriller
- safety glassesEquipment worn in front of the eyes to protect against splashes and particles.
- munnbind
- face maskA covering over the nose and mouth that limits droplet spread and can protect against splashes.
- renholdsvogn
- cleaning trolleyA wheeled frame carrying cloths, mops, products and waste during work.
- gulvvaskemaskin
- floor scrubberA machine that washes hard surfaces with water and brushes and often collects dirty water.
- støvsuger
- vacuum cleanerA machine that draws in air and collects dust and loose dirt in a filter, bag or container.
- mikrofiber
- microfibreVery fine synthetic fibres in cloths and mops that collect dirt and liquid.
- bøtte
- bucketA container with a handle used for water, products or used equipment.
- klut
- clothA piece of fabric used to wipe or wash a surface.
- spesialavfall
- hazardous wasteAn older name for hazardous waste requiring separate collection and disposal because it can harm people or the environment.
- kildesortering
- waste sortingSeparating different types of waste where the waste is produced.
- renholdsplan
- cleaning planAn overview of what should be cleaned, when, how and by whom.
- frekvens
- frequencyHow often a specific task should be carried out.
- kvalitetskrav
- quality requirementsAgreed targets for how clean an area should be when work is finished.
- inspeksjon
- inspectionA check of whether the work and its results meet the requirements.
- avvik
- deviationSomething that does not follow workplace requirements, agreements or procedures.
- dokumentasjon
- documentationInformation written down or stored to show what happened and what was done.
- service
- serviceMeeting customers politely, giving useful help and following up agreed needs.
- kunde
- customerThe person or organisation that orders and receives the work.
- samarbeid
- cooperationWorking together and sharing tasks to reach a common goal.
- smitte
- contagionWhen microbes that can cause illness pass from a source to a person.
- smittekjede
- chain of infectionThe steps allowing a germ to pass from a source to a person who can become ill.
- smittevern
- infection preventionMeasures that prevent disease-causing microbes from spreading between people.
- håndhygiene
- hand hygieneCleaning hands by washing or disinfecting to prevent the spread of infection.
- risikovurdering
- risk assessmentExamining what could go wrong, how serious it could be and what measures are needed.
- ergonomi
- ergonomicsAdapting equipment and working methods to the body to avoid unnecessary strain.
- arbeidsmiljø
- work environmentThe physical and social conditions that affect how employees feel at work.
- førstehjelp
- first aidThe first help given to someone suddenly ill or injured, before more help arrives.
- inneklima
- indoor climateIndoor conditions such as air, temperature and humidity that affect health and wellbeing.
- miljøbelastning
- environmental impactHarm or pressure on nature from chemicals, waste, energy and other parts of the work.
- ressursbruk
- resource useHow much time, water, energy, equipment and product the work requires.
- sikker jobb analyse
- safe job analysisA review of a specific job before starting, clarifying hazards, measures and responsibilities.
- fargekoding
- colour codingA system where equipment colour shows the area or task it should be used for.
- absorbent
- absorbent materialA material that soaks up spilled liquid so it can be collected and removed.
- oljeutskiller
- oil separatorA system that separates oil from wastewater before the water flows onwards.