Data Centre Cleaning

Meeting Data Centre Contamination Control Standard ISO 14664 Class 8

Specialised Data Centre Cleaning Services

Data halls, hosting facilities and comms rooms require specialised, programmed cleaning schedules to ensure a contaminant-free environment. Australian IT Services provides expert contamination control and maintenance programs Australia-wide, tailored to meet your most critical operational needs.

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Comprehensive Technical Cleaning Solutions

Our experienced operations management team, along with our qualified, uniformed, and security-cleared staff, provides meticulous cleaning for above-floor, high-level, and sub-floor areas of a data centre. 

We effectively remove dust particles, contaminants, and traffic wear and tear, ensuring a spotless and controlled environment. Our cleaning adheres to ISO 14664 Class 8 Standard, eliminating particles greater than 0.5 microns in size, using…

Thorough Cleaning of All Exposed Surfaces

All exposed surfaces in our clients’ data centres are thoroughly vacuumed and hand-wiped, including:

  • Equipment and server racks

  • High-level infrastructure

  • Piping and cabling

  • Light fittings

Every phase of our cleaning process ensures maximum contamination control, using advanced, patented cleaning solutions from trusted international manufacturers that we’ve developed strong relationships with during almost 30 years in business.

Detailed Schedules & Compliance Reporting

Australian IT Services provides:

  • Scheduled cleaning programs for data centres, server rooms and comms rooms across the country

  • Timelines, service logs, and cleaning reports

  • Health checks for zinc whiskers

  • Air particle analysis tests (on request)

Programmed Internal Rack ‘Clean-Care’ Maintenance

Our highly trained technicians also provide expert internal rack cleaning for data centres, working safely around live services, using specialised equipment and chemicals designed for cleaning sensitive environments without disruption.

Flexible & Emergency Cleaning Services

Our services are designed to match your maintenance schedules, room specifications, and operational timelines. As such, we also provide after-hours and emergency cleaning on weekends and evenings.

Advanced Data Centre Air Scrubbing Technology

For data centre refurbishment and construction projects, we provide high-efficiency air scrubbing units, capable of purifying air at 840 cubic metres per hour—a powerful asset for maintaining air quality in sensitive mission-critical areas.

Data Centre Products & Accessories

Maintaining a controlled, contaminant-free environment goes beyond just professional data centre cleaning—it requires the right data centre products and protective measures to be implemented year-round, to complement a robust cleaning schedule. 

Australian It Services supplies and fits essential contamination control products at competitive prices, including:

Brand-Name Tile Lifters

Contamination Control Mats

Minimising Fire Hazards in Data Centres

Regular data centre cleaning plays a pivotal role in minimising fire risks within these mission-critical environments. Dust, debris, and other contaminants can accumulate over time, creating an environment conducive to fire hazards. By maintaining a rigorous cleaning schedule with Australian IT Services’ highly trained technicians, you can significantly reduce these risks.

The Importance of Partnering with Specialists, Not Generalists

Your average commercial cleaners are NOT data centre cleaners. Without the right expertise, improper cleaning methods can introduce more risks than benefits, potentially compromising the integrity of your critical infrastructure. 

Using untrained personnel or incorrect cleaning products can lead to dust redistribution, static discharge, and contamination, which may damage sensitive equipment, reduce operational efficiency, and increase the risk of costly downtime.

Specialist data centre cleaners understand anti-static protocols, air filtration requirements, and contamination control standards necessary for maintaining a controlled environment. Without these precautions, particles as small as 0.5 microns can infiltrate hardware, causing overheating, performance degradation, or even hardware failure. 

Investing in professional data centre cleaning ensures compliance, longevity, and uninterrupted performance for your IT infrastructure.

Don’t risk financially and reputationally catastrophic downtime at the hands of inexperienced commercial cleaners who claim to ‘do it all’.

FAQs

  • Regular cleaning is crucial to maintaining the efficiency and longevity of data centre equipment. Dust, debris, and contaminants can impair airflow, cause overheating, and damage sensitive components, potentially leading to system downtime and costly repairs.

  • Data centre cleaning frequency depends on the facility's usage and environment. Typically, we recommend a comprehensive data centre clean every 3-6 months and routine maintenance checks monthly.

  • Our cleaning services for data centres cover all critical areas, including:

    • Above-floor cleaning

    • Sub-floor cleaning

    • Equipment exterior cleaning

    • Internal Rack Cleaning

    • Overhead plenum cleaning

    • Floor surfaces cleaning

    • Cable trays and server racks cleaning

    • Light fittings & high infrastructure cleaning

    • Piping cleaning

  • Yes, we use specialised and patented cleaning tools, equipment and anti-static chemicals designed for data centres. Our highly trained technicians follow best practices to ensure the safety of your equipment.

  • Yes, we can clean while your data centre is operational. Our team follows strict protocols to avoid disrupting your systems, ensuring uninterrupted business continuity.

  • Our technicians are certified in Australian IT Services data centre cleaning protocols and have extensive experience working in critical environments. Before stepping foot in a data centre, our technicians undergo the Australian IT Services training and induction program. All our employees have an ICT background. We also adhere to industry-specific standards, including cleaning all technical spaces to the ISO 14664 Class 8 standard. 

  • Absolutely. We implement advanced contamination control measures to minimise dust, debris, mould and particulate matter in your data centre environment. 

  • We offer both options. Clients can choose a one-off deep clean or establish a regular preventative maintenance cleaning schedule tailored to their needs.

  • We use HEPA-filtered vacuum systems, anti-static cleaning solutions, and microfibre cleaning cloths to ensure safe and effective cleaning. Our state-of-the-art equipment is meticulously maintained and regularly upgraded to ensure our clients receive the best possible service available in Australia today. 

  • Yes, we provide emergency cleaning services for urgent situations, such as post-construction final handover cleaning or unexpected contamination events. We also specialise in providing Zinc Whisker treatment services.  

  • Our staff are thoroughly background-checked, and we follow strict access protocols to ensure the security of your facility. We also work closely with your team to adhere to any site-specific security requirements. 

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