# Data Center Cleaning

> Specialized data center cleaning for Michigan facilities — raised floor, sub-floor, hot/cold aisle, and cabinet cleaning that doesn't disrupt live equipment.

Cleaning built around live equipment, not a janitorial crew improvising around it.

Data center cleaning isn't office cleaning — dust and particulate buildup affects airflow and equipment reliability, and it has to be done without static risk or disruption to live gear. We clean raised floors, sub-floor plenums, cabinets, and hot/cold aisles using methods built for a live data center environment.

## When you need this

- Dust and particulate buildup is visible on equipment, tiles, or in the sub-floor plenum.
- A general janitorial contractor isn't comfortable working around live racks and raised flooring.
- You need a one-time deep clean before an audit, inspection, or tenant walkthrough.
- You want a recurring cleaning schedule instead of dealing with buildup as a one-off crisis.

## What's included

### Raised floor & sub-floor plenum cleaning

Tile lifting, plenum vacuuming, and debris removal without disrupting under-floor cabling or airflow.

### Cabinet & rack cleaning

Exterior and interior cabinet cleaning, including intake/exhaust points, without touching live connections.

### Hot/cold aisle cleaning

Floor, containment panel, and aisle cleaning that respects containment integrity.

### Anti-static cleaning methods

ESD-safe tools and products used throughout, appropriate for a live electronics environment.

### Cable & pathway dusting

Careful cleaning of cable trays and bundles without disturbing labeling or dressing.

### Scheduled recurring service

Quarterly or semi-annual cleaning visits to prevent buildup instead of reacting to it.

## How it works

1. **Facility walkthrough** — We assess the space, live equipment layout, and any access or containment constraints before scoping the job.
2. **Scope & schedule** — Cleaning is scoped by zone (raised floor, sub-floor, cabinets, aisles) and scheduled around your operational windows.
3. **Clean** — Work is performed with ESD-safe tools and methods, with live equipment treated as off-limits unless specifically scoped.
4. **Walkthrough & report** — A final walkthrough and written summary confirms what was cleaned and flags anything found (loose cabling, airflow obstructions) along the way.

## Who this is for

- Data center operators maintaining airflow and equipment reliability
- Colocation facilities preparing for a tenant or compliance walkthrough
- Facilities that have relied on general janitorial staff uncomfortable working around live racks
- Operators wanting a recurring maintenance schedule instead of reactive deep cleans

## Available in

- [Ann Arbor](https://fieldbenchtech.com/locations/ann-arbor/)
- [Southfield](https://fieldbenchtech.com/locations/southfield/)
- [Toledo](https://fieldbenchtech.com/locations/toledo/)

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this safe to do around live, running equipment?

Yes — that's the entire premise of the service. We use ESD-safe tools and methods and scope work zone by zone so live equipment isn't disrupted. Any zone that needs equipment powered down or moved is called out and scheduled separately, not assumed.

### How is this different from a general janitorial contractor?

A general janitorial crew is typically not trained on static-safe methods, raised-floor access, or working around live electronics — which is exactly the gap this service fills. We treat the space as a data center first, not an office.

### Can you set up a recurring cleaning schedule?

Yes — quarterly or semi-annual visits are common, and we can adjust frequency based on what we find during the first visit.

## Contact

- Request service: https://fieldbenchtech.com/request-service/
- Email: drew@fieldbenchtech.com
- Phone: (734) 489-1592
- Location: Ann Arbor, MI