scrub down

verb3

1. •
   To clean through a scrubbing action; to thoroughly clean up by scrubbing.

   • The maid scrubbed down the floor.
   • He was scrubbed down before the transfer.
2. •
   (figurative) To improve the public image or apparent value of something.

   • The brand is viewed poorly, but we have a plan to scrub it down.
3. •
   (figurative) To reduce a budget, especially by removing inefficiencies and redundant spending; to lower spending to the minimum necessary.