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Clean equipment or supplies

This is physical, in-person work with real objects, tools, equipment and places that change from day to day. AI can't do it for you.

Part of Clean tools, equipment, facilities, or work areas, under the O*NET work activity group Performing General Physical Activities. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 8 stays human).

Tasks built on this activity

• Clean supplies such as makeup brushes.Stays human Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
• Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment.Stays human Tree Trimmers and Pruners
• Clean or service machinery to ensure operating efficiency, using water, gasoline, lubricants, or hand tools.Stays human Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
• Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.Stays human Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
• Clean equipment and areas of amusement park, cruise ship, or other recreational facility.Stays human Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Tasks where it is part of the work

• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.Stays human Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
• Clean, fuel, service, and perform safety checks on all equipment, and repair and replace parts as necessary.Stays human Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.Stays human Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners