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Bacilli – Cylindrical or rod-shaped bacteria. 

Bacteria – single cell microorganisms not containing chlorophyll.  Germs.  

Bactericide – A chemical agent that destroys bacteria. 

Bacteriostat – a chemical agent that prevents bacteria from multiplying and growing.  ( Does not kill). 

Balance Sheet – A report produced for the purpose of measuring the net value of your company.  It is a financial statement setting out assets, liabilities and ownership interest. 

Base (see alkali) – A water soluble substance with pH greater than 7

Biodegradable – Capability of organic matter to be decomposed by biological processes. 

Basis – Cost of an asset for tax purposes and for computing gain or loss.  The basis is the purchase price, plus other expenses and less depreciationor amortization. 

Bleach – a product that cleans, whitens, removes stains and brightens fabrics.  It also removes stains on some hard surfaces.  (Test before full area usage).

Blooming – a white deposit on the surface of a new concrete or magnesite floor, is either soluble salt or magnesium chloride. 

Bright work – the chrome plumbing fixtures around sinks, fountains and the tops of toilets and urinals. 

Broad Spectrum – Killing a wide variety of Gram- ( Negative) and Gram + ( Positive) organisms.  Also in the landscaping and pesticide industries applying to the killing of a large variety of vegetation or insects. 

Budget – In financial terms, this document establishes your income and expenses for a clearly defined future period. 

Buffer -  Any substance in a fluid which tends to resist a change in pH when acid or alkali is added.  Also a term used in floor care to describe a machine used to scrub or buff a floor. 

Buffing – polishing with a floor machine using a pad or brush. 

Builders – a material that enhances and maintains the cleaning efficiency of the surfactant.  Used to improve cleaning performance. 

Built Detergent – a cleaning product containing both a surfactant and builder. 

Burnish – to buff a floor finish at high speeds to develop a hard surface and high gloss shine. 

Butyl  -  a dangerous chemical, water soluble solvent used in degreasing products. 

 

 

 

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