CLEANING

Description

B08 encompasses apparatus and methods for removing unwanted substances (dirt, dust, contaminants, coatings) from surfaces, objects, or spaces through mechanical, chemical, thermal, or combined means. This class covers cleaning technologies ranging from manual tools and portable equipment to industrial systems, including surface cleaning, tank/vessel cleaning, and environmental decontamination applications. The class excludes specialized cleaning integral to specific manufacturing processes (classified in the relevant technology sections) and human body hygiene (classified under A61).