01Start with the floor surface and condition
Floor type, finish, coating, condition, and soil help determine which methods fit. Access and operating conditions also affect how the work can be scoped. Natural stone requires review of the stone, finish, product, access, and a test area before routine care is selected.
02Separate routine care from periodic methods
Routine care addresses regular traffic and soil in entrances, corridors, work areas, and shared rooms. Periodic hard floor work may involve scrubbing, recoating, polishing, or burnishing when compatible with the floor and finish. Stripping and waxing is a separate method for appropriate resilient or VCT-type flooring. Carpet extraction also requires its own surface assessment.
03Assess concrete floors separately
Commercial concrete floor scrubbing requires a compatibility assessment. Floor condition, coating, and soil are reviewed first. Access, drainage, equipment fit, and operating-area requirements are also checked before work is selected. Concrete polishing is not offered.
04Prepare useful walkthrough details
Before the walkthrough, identify the floor surfaces, affected areas, requested cleaning frequency, and preferred cleaning window. Note coatings, visible condition concerns, drainage, and access restrictions. For stripping and waxing, describe when the area can remain clear while the floor dries or cures.
05Confirm the method for each surface
Ask which method fits each surface and whether periodic work should be separated from recurring care. Confirm which areas are included and how access affects the work. For carpets, ask whether extraction fits the fiber and condition. For natural stone, ask what surface review and test area are needed.