Professional Floor Scrubbing & Polishing Service in Ho Chi Minh City

Sai Gon Home Repair 247 provides floor scrubbing services in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces. With over 10 years of experience and thousands of projects completed — from apartments and townhouses to villas, offices, and warehouses.

Hotline/Zalo: 0707 759 247 — Free on-site survey, quote within 15 minutes.

1. What Is Floor Scrubbing? How Is It Different from Regular Mopping?

Professional floor scrubbing is a deep-cleaning process using industrial scrubbing machines combined with specialized chemicals to remove stubborn dirt, grease stains, mold, and mineral scale buildup embedded in the floor surface — things a mop can never fully handle.

There are two main use cases: post-construction/renovation scrubbing (removing cement, sand, and paint residue from the floor) and periodic maintenance scrubbing (restoring shine, removing long-accumulated dirt).

2. Scrubbing Techniques by Floor Material

This is the most important point that many cleaning companies overlook: every floor type has a different surface structure and chemical reaction. Using the wrong pad or the wrong chemical can dull, scratch, or irreversibly damage the surface.

Ceramic & Porcelain Tile

The glossy surface is sensitive to hard objects. Grout lines readily accumulate dirt and mold over time.

• Pad used: White or green (soft to medium), low speed 150–175 rpm
• Chemicals: Neutral-pH or mild alkaline all-purpose solution; specialized whitening chemical for grout
• Mistake to avoid: Using cement-remover acid on glossy tile will permanently dull the surface
• Maintenance frequency: Every 1–2 months depending on usage level

Natural Stone Floors (Granite, Marble, Cut Stone)

Natural stone has tiny air pores, so it readily absorbs oil and colored stains. Marble is especially sensitive to acid.

• Pad used: Red or white depending on stage; speed 175–300 rpm depending on desired shine level
• Chemicals: Mild alkaline cleaner; never use acid on marble, as the chemical reaction causes permanent dulling
• Advanced service: Stone crystallization polishing using special chemicals combined with diamond pads — restores a mirror-like shine to marble and granite floors
• Frequency: Every 3–6 months for commercial spaces, 6–12 months for homes

Polished Concrete / Terrazzo

The surface has air pockets, so it readily absorbs oil and develops stains. Grinding and polishing is required for a proper restoration.

• Specialized process: Dry grinding with a diamond head → cleaning → polishing → protective nano sealer coating
• Chemicals: Strong alkaline degreaser for oil stains; pore-filling sealer applied after cleaning to prevent future absorption
• Note: Deeply absorbed oil stains need to soak in a degreasing solution for 20–30 minutes before machine scrubbing

Epoxy Floors

The coating is sensitive to strong alkaline chemicals and stiff brushes; it can easily dull if scrubbed incorrectly.

• Pad used: Extra-soft (white or cream), low speed 100–150 rpm
• Chemicals: Must use a neutral-pH solution (6.5–7.5)
• Strictly avoid: NaOH, HCl, organic solvents — these will cloud the epoxy coating irreversibly
• Frequency: Daily damp mopping, machine scrubbing every 1–2 weeks for heavy-use warehouses

Natural Wood / Engineered Wood Floors

This floor type demands the highest level of skill — it must never be over-wetted, and a standard rotary disc machine must never be used.

• Equipment: Orbital sander specifically designed for wood
• Chemicals: Water-based, neutral-pH solution, with tightly controlled moisture
• Advanced service: Sanding and refinishing when the surface is badly scratched or discolored

Vinyl / PVC Flooring

A soft surface, sensitive to organic solvents and hard objects.

• Pad: Extra-soft white; never use dark green, brown, or black pads
• Chemicals: No alcohol, acetone, or ketone-based solvents

3. Signs Your Floor Needs Scrubbing Right Away

• The floor is dull and has lost its shine despite daily mopping
• Grout lines have turned grey or black and won’t clean with ordinary detergent
• Grease stains have spread and stay dirty even after repeated mopping
• The floor has become unusually slippery from accumulated oil or grime
• Mold appears in damp areas such as the kitchen, bathroom, or balcony
• You’re preparing for guests, an inspection, an audit, or a project handover
• After construction or renovation: cement, sand, or paint residue on the floor surface

4. Standard 6-Step Floor Scrubbing Process

Step 1: Survey and identify the floor type

A technician visits the site to accurately determine the floor type, the level of soiling, and any specific stain locations. The right pad type, chemical, and machine speed are chosen before starting.

This step determines the entire outcome. A mistake here — using a hard pad on glossy tile, or acid on marble — will cause irreversible surface damage.

Step 2: Prepare the area and equipment

Move furniture out of the way, cordon off the surrounding area, and place warning signs for the work zone. Fit the correct pad onto the machine and mix the chemicals at the standard ratio for each floor type.

Step 3: Dry-vacuum the entire area

Vacuum away dust, sand, and debris before wetting any surface. Skipping this step turns into mud during scrubbing — harder to clean and leaves a residue film once dry.

Step 4: Scrub the floor zone by zone, under control

Run the machine at the speed and pressure appropriate for the floor type, moving evenly in a grid or in parallel passes. Corners, cabinet bases, and tile joints are handled manually with a suitable bristle brush. The surface is kept at the right moisture level — not too wet, and not allowed to dry out partway through.

Step 5: Extract the dirty water and rinse clean

All dirty water is extracted immediately after scrubbing using an industrial water-extraction machine. The floor is rinsed with clean water 1–2 times to fully remove chemical residue and leftover grime. A mop is not used at this stage, as it can re-spread dirt.

Step 6: Inspect under raking light and hand over

A flashlight or low-angle raking light is used to spot missed streaks or imperfect areas that regular lighting won’t reveal clearly. Any issues are corrected before handover. Maintenance guidance and a recommended scrubbing schedule are provided to the customer.

5. Equipment and Chemicals Used

Equipment:

• Single-disc floor scrubbing machine (Karcher, Tennant) — flexible for all floor types, handles corners well
• Dual-disc floor scrubbing machine — for large areas over 500m², higher productivity
• HEPA-filtered industrial vacuum
• Industrial water-extraction machine
• Full pad set: extra-soft, medium, abrasive — selected according to each floor type

Chemicals (full MSDS documentation, health-safe):

• Neutral-pH all-purpose solution — safe for epoxy, wood, vinyl, and ceramic tile
• Mild alkaline cleaner — for ceramic tile, granite, concrete
• Industrial degreaser — for kitchens and warehouses
• Grout whitening solution — for blackened grout lines
• Stone crystallizer — restores shine to marble and granite
• Protective nano sealer — applied after scrubbing to extend results (an optional add-on service)

6. 2026 Floor Scrubbing Price List

The exact price is quoted after an on-site survey — free of charge, with no hidden costs once the contract is signed.

Factors affecting the final price: floor type, area, level of soiling, requested add-on services, and site location.

7. Benefits of Periodic Floor Scrubbing

Extends floor lifespan: construction dust and hardened grime continuously abrade the surface over time. Periodic scrubbing removes these abrasive agents before they cause damage, saving tens of millions of VND in premature floor replacement.

Prevents mold: a damp floor combined with organic grime is an ideal environment for mold growth — especially dangerous for young children, people with allergies, and the elderly.

Improves safety: grease and grime buildup on the floor increases the risk of slipping and falling. Periodic scrubbing restores surface friction, which is especially important in warehouses and high-traffic areas.

Recommended frequency:

• Family homes: every 3–6 months
• Offices, restaurants, retail stores: every 1–2 months
• Warehouses, storage facilities: every 1–3 months depending on the industry

8. Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does floor scrubbing take? A 60–80m² apartment: 2–4 hours. A 150–200m² townhouse: 4–8 hours. Large offices or warehouses are done in shifts and may be split across several days. Exact timing is confirmed after an on-site survey.

2. How soon can I walk on the floor after scrubbing? Tile and stone floors: 30–60 minutes after drying. Wood floors: 2–4 hours. Epoxy floors: 1–2 hours. If sealer was applied or the stone was polished: allow 4–8 hours for the coating to cure.

3. Can floor scrubbing dull the tile? No, as long as the right pad and chemical are used for each floor type. The risk comes from using a hard pad or a strong acid chemical on glossy tile — a mistake made by inexperienced crews. Sai Gon Home Repair 247 identifies the floor type and selects the right equipment before starting.

4. Can you scrub floors outside business hours? Yes. Sai Gon Home Repair 247 takes on evening and weekend jobs so household routines or business operations aren’t disrupted. Just mention this when booking.

5. How often should floors be scrubbed? It depends on the space: homes every 3–6 months, offices and restaurants every 1–2 months, warehouses every 1–3 months. After a survey, the technician recommends the best maintenance schedule.

6. Can wood floors be scrubbed? Yes, but it requires dedicated equipment and technique — a standard rotary disc machine should never be used on wood floors. Sai Gon Home Repair 247 has specialized equipment and experienced technicians for both natural and engineered wood floors.

9. Book a Floor Scrubbing Service

Sai Gon Home Repair 247’s commitments:

• Free on-site survey, quote within 15 minutes via Zalo
• Correctly identifying the floor type before selecting equipment and chemicals
• Uniformed technicians with name badges and verified background
• Chemicals with full MSDS documentation, safe for health
• Before/after photos, handover with a checklist
• Free re-service within 24 hours if the result isn’t satisfactory

4 steps to book:

• Call or message Zalo at 0707 759 247
• Tell us the floor type, approximate area, and address
• A technician visits for a free survey and gives a detailed on-site quote
• Confirm the schedule — work is carried out on time

Hotline/Zalo: 0707 759 247
English support: 033 939 0325
English & Korean support: 076 806 7114

Email: snsaigon247@gmail.com
Address: 150 Tran Nao Street, Quarter 2, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Working hours: 8:00 – 17:00 daily | Hotline available 24/7