Need-to-Know Floor Care Terms for the Cleaning Professional

Every industry has their own acronyms and terminology and floor care is no different. For those new to the industry below are a few key industry terms to help you get acclimated and acquainted with the lingo.

Bloom: A condition in which moisture has condensed upon and is being trapped by the floor finish film, rendering a haze over the surface

Powdering: The loose, powdery substance that may be present after a floor finish is buffed or burnished.

pH: A measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

Peeling: The floor finish pulls away from the floor surface in large flakes or strips.

Streaking: Areas on a floor surface that are non-uniform and left uncleaned or are visibly duller

VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds that can potentially harm human health

Curing: The aging process that allows a floor sealer or finish to fully bond and harden

Fish Eyes: Small circles that appear in a floor finish after it has dried.

Heeling: Technique of applying pressure to the edge of a floor machine and pad to remove stubborn marks and scuffs

Mar: A mutilation of a floor finish film that is only repairable by recoating

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