Mobilization Definitions:

Rough Clean:

  • The initial phase of cleaning, often performed without the need for specialized equipment or detailed work.
  • Commonly involves the removal of substantial debris such as dirt, light drywall remnants, and paint, with the possibility of transporting waste to dumpsters.

Final Clean:

  • Conducted once all finishing work is complete.
  • This phase focuses on detailed cleaning suitable for final inspections, potentially revisiting some tasks from the rough clean phase.
  • Utilizes floor machines, window cleaning, and polishing of surfaces, sometimes coinciding with other trades finishing their tasks.

Fluff Clean:

  • The final stage of cleaning following the completion of the punch list.
  • Involves light cleaning to eliminate any residual dust and marks resulting from the final touch-ups.
  • Revisits the tasks from the final clean to ensure a pristine environment.

Experiences in Cleaning Phases:

Memoirs of a Rough Clean:

  • Challenges included cleaning without access to power or water.
  • Faced with extreme conditions like bathtubs full of construction waste and used as makeshift toilets, with no running water for cleaning.
  • Complications arose from the need to run electrical tools with extension cords, which was not possible during concurrent operations by other crews.

Memoirs of a Final-Fluff Clean:

  • Encountered issues with other trades re-entering and working in cleaned units, disrupting the cleanliness.
  • Despite assurances, units were neither locked post-cleaning nor were other trades adhering to cleanliness in already cleaned spaces.
  • Continuous re-cleaning was necessary due to the ongoing work by other trades in the same spaces.