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Quick answer
A proper floor scrubbing & polishing job should include: Machine scrubbing, Marble diamond polishing, Crystallization, Grout cleaning, Stain removal, Protective coating. It should also be backed by a written scope, safety gear appropriate to the risks involved, and a completion report with before/after photos. Use this checklist to hold any vendor, including us, to that standard.
Key takeaways
- Use a written checklist on every job, not a verbal agreement
- Ask for photos of each stage, not just a finished-site photo
- Match the crew's equipment to the list below before they start
- Sign off only after inspection, not before
- Keep the signed checklist and report for audits
- Treat missing safety gear as a reason to stop the job
Why a written checklist matters
A verbal "we'll clean it properly" promise is unenforceable. A written checklist turns floor scrubbing & polishing into something you can inspect against, line by line, and hold the vendor to at handover.
Before the job
Confirm these points before the crew starts:
- Written scope and fixed quote covering every item below
- Crew size, supervisor name and expected timing
- Safety gear and equipment list matches the job's risks
- Water/power access arranged
- Area cleared and residents or staff informed
Equipment and materials to expect
These are the tools and materials a properly equipped crew brings to a floor scrubbing & polishing job:
| Equipment / material | Why it's needed |
|---|---|
| Rope-access kits, harnesses and anchor points, or a BMU/boom lift for height work | Standard for this category of work — its absence is a red flag |
| Pure-water fed-pole systems and squeegees for facade glass | Standard for this category of work — its absence is a red flag |
| Rotary brushes/robots and vacuum extraction for duct interiors | Standard for this category of work — its absence is a red flag |
| Hot-water extraction and ULV fogging machines for sanitization | Standard for this category of work — its absence is a red flag |
| Diamond grinding and polishing pads for marble/granite floors | Standard for this category of work — its absence is a red flag |
| Surface-appropriate chemicals (avoiding acid on stone, avoiding ammonia on certain ACP coatings) | Standard for this category of work — its absence is a red flag |
During the job
These steps should be completed, in order, on every floor scrubbing & polishing visit:
- Machine scrubbing
- Marble diamond polishing
- Crystallization
- Grout cleaning
- Stain removal
- Protective coating
Safety checklist
Don't let work start if these aren't in place:
- Falls from height — mandatory harness, anchor-point inspection and a second person monitoring at all times
- Fire risk from grease residue in kitchen ducts if not fully degreased
- Dust and debris inhalation during post-construction cleaning — masks and ventilation required
- Chemical burns from strong degreasers or floor strippers without gloves
- Falling tools or debris onto pedestrians below facade work — the ground area must be barricaded
Good to know
Falls from height — mandatory harness, anchor-point inspection and a second person monitoring at all times
After the job
Before signing off:
- Walk through with the supervisor
- Check corners, high areas and hidden spots personally
- Collect before/after photos
- Get a completion report
- Agree on the next service date
Documentation to keep
Hold on to these for audits, AGMs or warranty disputes:
- Height-work safety/method statement and harness inspection log
- Before/after photos of the facade, duct interior or floor
- Chemicals used and surface-compatibility notes
- Completion/handover report
- Incident or near-miss log
Red flags that mean a vendor is cutting corners
Walk away, or stop the job, if you see any of these:
- Hiring crews without rope-access or height-safety training
- Using harsh chemicals that etch glass, stone or metal
- Skipping the site survey and getting surprise extra charges
- No insurance cover for work at height
- No before/after photos or completion report
- No method statement or risk assessment shared before height work begins
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Written and maintained by the Commercial Cleaning Mumbai team, based on hands-on floor scrubbing & polishing jobs across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Panvel. We review this page whenever our process, pricing or guidance changes, and the "updated" date above always reflects the last review.