- dust — a general powder of organic or mineral matter - filth —
foul matter such as excrement - grime — a black, ingrained dust
such as soot or ash - soil — the mix of clay, sand and humus
which lies over the bedrock In a commercial setting, a dirty
appearance will give a bad impression of a place such as a
restaurant. The dirt in such cases may be classified as
temporary, permanent, or deliberate. Temporary dirt is streaks
and detritus that may be removed by ordinary daily cleaning.
Permanent dirt is ingrained stains or physical damage which
require major renovation to remove. Deliberate dirt is that
which results from design decisions such as decor in dirty
yellow or grunge styling. As cities developed, arrangements were
made for the disposal of dirt. In Britain, the Public Health Act
1875 required households to place their refuse into a container
which could be moved so that its contents could be carted away.
This was the first legal creation of the dustbin. Modern society
is now thought to be excessively