Definition

1. Noun:
   • Implements or devices used for cleaning: "Cleaning equipment" refers to any of a wide variety of tools, machines, or devices designed for the purpose of cleaning surfaces, objects, or environments.

Usage

• The term "cleaning equipment" is a collective noun phrase. It is typically used to refer to the category or set of tools used for cleaning tasks.
• It is often used in contexts such as household chores, industrial maintenance, janitorial services, and commercial cleaning.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The janitorial staff stores all the cleaning equipment in the supply closet.
  • For this deep clean, we will need specialized cleaning equipment like a steam cleaner and a high-powered vacuum.

Advanced Usage

• "State-of-the-art cleaning equipment": Refers to the most modern and advanced tools available for cleaning.
  • The hospital invested in state-of-the-art cleaning equipment to ensure a sterile environment.

Variants and Related Words

• Cleaning tool (n): A more general term for a single implement used in cleaning (e.g., a brush, a squeegee).
• Cleaning supplies (n): A broader term that can include equipment, but also encompasses consumables like detergents, cloths, and disinfectants.
• Janitorial equipment (n): Equipment specifically used by janitors or cleaning professionals, often synonymous with "cleaning equipment."

Synonyms

• Cleaning implements
• Cleaning apparatus
• Sanitation tools

Related Phrases

• "Array of cleaning equipment": Describes a wide assortment or collection of different cleaning tools.
  • The service van was stocked with an impressive array of cleaning equipment.

Noun

1. any of a large class of implements used for cleaning