Define: Spot Cleaning

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

How is Spot Cleaning defined in a legal contract?

  • Spot Cleaning means the process of removing marks, smudges, stains, scuff marks, and graffiti by first using a moist cloth, followed by a dry one. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
  • Spot Cleaning means the use of appropriate tools and chemicals on the surfaces to be cleaned. This includes the removal of smudges, fingerprints, marks, spots, heavy dust, and other non-permanent stains from several designated areas. Upon cleaning, all surfaces must display a uniform appearance devoid of any fingerprints, non-permanent stains, and streaks. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
  • Spot Cleaning means the act of removing marks, smudges, stains, scuff marks, and graffiti by utilizing a moistened cloth and cleaning solution or agents, followed by wiping with a dry cloth while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Spot Cleaning means the usage of surface cleaners dispensed from a handheld spray bottle to clean difficult-to-remove deposits and stains. 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.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of spot cleaning' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

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

  • Spot Cleaning means the process of using tools, chemicals or agents to remove non-permanent marks, stains, and smudges, ensuring a uniform appearance.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Regular property maintenance
  • Post-construction cleaning
  • Post-event cleaning
  • End-of-lease cleaning

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Spot Cleaning means the use of a moistened and dry cloth in sequence to clean off graffiti and scuff marks.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Graffiti removal
  • Cleaning of historical or protected structures
  • Community clean-up initiatives

Relevant Sectors

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

Spot Cleaning means the process of using tools, chemicals or agents to remove non-permanent marks, stains, and smudges, ensuring a uniform appearance

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