Define: General Cleaning

The meaning of “General Cleaning” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is General Cleaning defined in a legal contract?

  • General Cleaning means a procedure that chemically and physically removes organic material, although it may not eliminate microorganisms. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • General Cleaning means the more frequently a certain area is cleaned, the easier it is to maintain its cleanliness. A regular cleaning schedule should be adhered to, and a particular cleaning method or product may be recommended in some instances. It is crucial to follow the specified directions during cleaning, and the use of a stiff brush and warm water is often advised. Note that certain cleaners may not leave behind harmful chemical residue, making them more suitable for certain needs. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • General Cleaning means the chemical and physical removal of organic material, without guarantee of eliminating microorganisms.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Establishing cleaning standards in rental properties
  • Hiring a janitorial company to handle cleaning services
  • Detailing cleaning standards and procedures in the course of managing a facility
  • Setting expectations for periodic deep cleaning of an establishment

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • General Cleaning means the regular maintenance of an area through prescribed methods and products for sustained cleanliness.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Defining cleaning schedules in commercial leases
  • Detailing cleaning needs in a cleaning services agreement
  • Outlining cleaning requirements in an agreement to lease a residence

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'General Cleaning'?

General Cleaning means the chemical and physical removal of organic material, without guarantee of eliminating microorganisms.

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