The final touch-up clean, removing settled dust and fingerprints right before ribbon cutting and occupancy.

WHAT IT IS

What Is Fluff Cleaning?

Fluff cleaning (also known as a touch-up clean, powder-puff clean, or pre-turnover refresh) is the final, light detail clean performed immediately before ribbon cutting, owner move-in, or tenant occupancy. Even after a thorough final clean, furniture deliveries, IT installations, and last-minute foot traffic leave light dust, smudges, and footprints. Fluff cleaning provides a rapid, high-detail wipe-down and vacuum to ensure the space looks pristine on opening day.
WHY IT MATTERS

Why Is Fluff Cleaning Done Right Before Move-In?

Between the completion of the final clean and actual move-in day, furniture deliveries, cabling crews, and foot traffic reintroduce fine settling dust, shoe scuffs, and glass smudges. A fluff clean eliminates these last-minute imperfections right before the keys are handed over, ensuring the space looks brand new and picture-perfect for opening day.

01

Post-Move-In Polish

Clears dust, scuffs, and packaging residue left behind after furniture setup, IT cabling, and fixture staging.

02

Flawless First Impressions

Removes all visible smudges, fingerprints, and door kick marks right before the owner, tenants, or VIPs walk in.

03

Zero Ribbon-Cutting Dust

High-filtration vacuuming and microfiber dusting ensure settled air dust doesn’t dull shiny floors or glass surfaces on opening day.

OUR TYPICAL SCOPE

What's Included in Fluff Cleaning?

Our fluff cleaning is a rapid, high-detail touch-up designed to clear settled dust, fingerprints, and footprints after move-in activities, ensuring a showroom finish for your ribbon cutting.

Light Vacuuming & Sweeping

High-filtration vacuuming of carpets, rugs, and hard floors to remove settled dust and footprints from movers.

Glass & Mirror Touch-Up

Spot-clean fingerprints, smudges, and suction cup rings on glass doors, conference walls, sidelights, and mirrors.

Surface & Desk Dusting

Microfiber damp-wipe desks, conference tables, reception counters, and ledges to eliminate visible ambient dust.

Restroom Refresh

Quick sanitize and polish of restroom counters, faucets, mirrors, and fixtures used by setup crews before the opening.

Restroom Refresh

Quick sanitize and polish of restroom counters, faucets, mirrors, and fixtures used by setup crews before the opening.

High-Touch Point Wipe

Detail wipe-down of all entry handles, push plates, elevator buttons, light switches, and door frames.

Final Polish & Staging

Inspect and wipe down trash receptacles, display screens, and fixtures to leave the entire space presentation-ready.

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

What Rough Cleaning Is Not

Rough cleaning is the first step in the process, but it’s not the final step. Here are a few things it does not include.

Not Final Cleaning

Rough cleaning does not include white-glove polish or a move-in-ready standard.

Not Exterior Final Cleaning

Exterior final pressure washing or landscape detail is not included unless specifically scoped.

READY FOR YOUR PUNCH WALK?

Get your construction space clean,
walkable, and ready for inspection.

THE CONSTRUCTION CLEANING PROCESS

Where Rough Cleaning Fits

Rough cleaning is one important step in the construction cleaning process.

Here’s how it all fits together.

A Clear Process.
Better Results.

From first clean to final turnover, we keep your project on track.

01

Trades Substantially Complete

All major trades are finished and the space is ready for cleaning.

02

Rough Clean

Remove construction debris, dust, and residue so the space is walkable and ready for inspection.

03

GC Punch Walk & Punch List

The GC, superintendent, and design team inspect the space and identify punch items.

04

Trade Corrections

Trades make the necessary corrections to complete the work.

05

Final Clean

Detailed cleaning to remove remaining dust and prepare the building for turnover.

06

Owner / Architect Walk & Turnover

The space is reviewed and formally turned over to the owner or architect.

FINAL VS. FLUFF

Final Cleaning vs. Fluff Cleaning

Both are important. Here’s how they differ:

Fluff Cleaning

RIGHT BEFORE MOVE-IN

Removes settled dust

Clears the fine layer of dust that settles on surfaces after final cleaning.

Erases move-in smudges

Wipes away fingerprints, footprints, and scuffs from movers and furniture setup.

Focuses on high-touch areas

Quickly refreshes lobby desks, glass entryways, door handles, and handrails.

Saves the opening day

Ensures the entire facility is in 100% picture-perfect, showroom condition.

Final Cleaning

AFTER PUNCH CORRECTIONS

Prepares for turnover

Creates a move-in ready space for the owner or occupant.

Includes detailed cleaning

Focuses on a high standard, including white-glove polish and detail work.

Cleans after trade corrections

Addresses areas that were reworked after punch items.

Covers all surfaces

Deep cleans floors, glass, fixtures, cabinets, restrooms, and more.

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