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Technical data center cleaning

From server rooms and sensitive equipment to raised-floor voids. Polmax combines server cleaning, white glove cleaning, ESD floor polish and cleanroom cleaning in a coordinated service tailored to your facility.

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Technical data center cleaning

OUR SERVICES

Cleaner environments. Better conditions for reliable operations.

Server cleaning

Cleaner server environments with care for sensitive equipment.

About this task

Technical cleaning of server and rack environments, focused on accessible exterior surfaces, cabinets and surrounding installations. Internal equipment work and any disconnection require a separately agreed and authorized scope.

White glove cleaning

A meticulous final clean before a confident handover.

About this task

Detailed final cleaning of agreed surfaces before handover, installation or commissioning. We define cleanliness requirements and scope before work begins.

ESD polish & floor care

Well-maintained floors with treatment suited to your ESD requirements.

About this task

Floor treatment using ESD-approved polish on compatible surfaces. Products, application and drying time follow floor-system and facility requirements. Treatment does not replace verification of electrical properties.

Underfloor cleaning

Attention below the surface, where dust can remain unnoticed.

About this task

Controlled opening of raised floors and technical cleaning of accessible surfaces, pedestals, supporting structures and panel undersides, coordinated with facility operations.

Cleanroom cleaning & Deep Cleaning

A cleaner start after construction and major changes.

About this task

Thorough technical cleaning for environments with specific cleanliness requirements, after construction or as intensive maintenance. Cleanliness levels, materials and any verification are defined for each assignment.

Scheduled technical maintenance

A considered service that simplifies ongoing maintenance.

About this task

Planned cleaning to manage dust and dirt before they accumulate. Frequency follows the environment, activity and operating conditions, with clear scope and follow-up.

UPS rooms

Clean surroundings for your business-critical backup power.

About this task

We first review the UPS system, operating state and permitted cleaning surfaces. Work covers agreed floor areas and accessible exteriors, with attention to air intakes and service access. Internal cleaning, opening enclosures and filter work require separate scope, manufacturer instructions and appropriate specialist competence. A UPS can retain multiple energy sources even when mains power is disconnected.

Battery rooms

Careful cleaning tailored to your battery environment.

About this task

Battery type, ventilation, access and manufacturer instructions are reviewed before work. We clean agreed room surfaces and accessible exteriors using an approved method. Signs of leaks, corrosion or damage are reported and affected work pauses for assessment. Terminal cleaning, electrolyte handling, battery replacement and electrical testing are not part of ordinary room cleaning.

Switchgear & electrical rooms

Order and cleanliness with electrical risks in focus.

About this task

The work area is defined with the facility team before access. Risk assessment determines boundaries, competence and methods. Agreed room surfaces and exteriors can be cleaned where conditions allow. Open enclosures and exposed electrical parts require a separate specialist-planned task. ESD equipment does not protect against electric shock or arc flash.

CONSIDERED AT EVERY STEP

How technical cleaning is planned

An overview of the process. The detailed method is defined for your facility, equipment and agreed scope.

01

Review & scope

We review equipment, surfaces and cleanliness requirements. Drawings, manufacturer instructions and operating priorities inform a defined scope.

02

Risk assessment & access

Client and contractor agree responsibilities, boundaries and permits. Necessary isolation, prevention of reconnection and verification of a safe working condition are handled by designated competent specialists.

03

Method & delivery

Methods and equipment suit the environment and approved surfaces. Particles are collected with minimal spread. Cables, connections, battery terminals and controls remain untouched unless expressly included in a separate assignment.

04

Checks & observations

Work is reviewed against the scope. Unexpected conditions are reported before continuing. Photographs are taken only where the facility permits them.

05

Handover

The area is handed back following review. Facility personnel perform required operating checks and restart; cleaning does not verify electrical functionality.

06

Next maintenance visit

Future cleaning follows the environment, contamination and operational needs. Frequency is based on site conditions and manufacturer recommendations.

BEYOND THE VISIBLE SURFACE

Cleaner below the floor.
Better conditions for your operations.

Where cooling air travels below a raised floor, the void forms part of the air supply to the servers. Dust deposits can become airborne during work and travel toward equipment. Regular cleaning reduces deposits in the supply air path and helps you maintain control of this sensitive environment.

Cleaner below the floor. Better conditions for your operations.Where cooling air travels below a raised floor, the void forms part of the air supply to the servers. Dust deposits can become airborne during work and travel toward equipment. Return air above racksServer racksCooling unitRaised floorSubfloor / supply air
Cool supply airWarm return airParticles

Particles are illustrated below the floor and along the supply air path.

Concept diagram of a room with underfloor air supply. Air paths vary by facility. Before/after is illustrative, with no measured particle counts or performance values.

SCOPED FOR YOUR FACILITY

Select an area to explore the scope.

Below the floor

We clean accessible subfloor surfaces with controlled dust extraction. Floor openings, barriers and work sequence are coordinated with operations. Cables and installations are handled only within a separately agreed scope.

How often does a server zone need Deep Cleaning?

No single interval fits every server zone. These examples support planning discussions. Inspection findings, contamination, activity and customer cleanliness requirements determine the final schedule, alongside manufacturer instructions and site procedures.

6–12months

Raised-floor hall

A planning example for recurring detailed cleaning.

12months

Room without raised floors

An example to assess against actual room conditions.

3months

High activity / packaging

More frequent work may be needed with recurring particle loads.

As neededafter changes

Construction or removal

Assess cleaning after work and before commissioning.

Routine technical cleaning and a full Deep Cleaning have different scopes. A shorter interval does not automatically mean deep-cleaning the entire zone each time. Together we define surfaces, exclusions, methods and follow-up in a maintenance plan.

Sources & assumptions behind intervals

Interval examples come from ArcTech North’s guidance, not a universal standard. Oracle describes different intervals for certain environments, reinforcing the need for a facility-specific assessment. Polmax’s scope is always agreed separately.

ArcTech North – Data centre cleaning ↗Oracle – Controlling Contaminants ↗
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Technical cleaning for sensitive environments

Dust and contamination need to be managed with consideration for installations and ongoing operations. Our data center technical cleaning is planned around the surfaces involved, access and facility restrictions. This establishes a clear scope before each assignment.

02

Above and below the raised floor

We carry out technical cleaning of floor surfaces, underfloor spaces and technical rooms. Underfloor work requires particular planning of floor openings, work boundaries and access to installations. Deep Cleaning can be a separate assignment or part of a wider project.

03

DCCS expertise and clear planning

Polmax has DCCS expertise in data center technical cleaning. We review risks, work sequences and coordination with the client before starting. Methods and equipment suit the environment, and completed work is reviewed against the agreed scope.

Technical cleaning. One coordinated approach.

From server rooms and racks to underfloor spaces, cleanrooms, UPS, battery and electrical rooms – we bring together technical cleaning for sensitive data center environments. White glove cleaning, Deep Cleaning and ESD floor polish complement the service to suit your needs.

Each assignment follows your facility’s requirements: a clear scope, risk assessment and tailored methods, followed by checks and review. Choose a single assignment or recurring service, coordinated with your operations.

Before your project

Can you work in an operating facility?+

We plan with ongoing operations in mind. Access, work boundaries, working hours and operational dependencies need to be agreed with you before we start.

Can cleaning be scheduled regularly?+

Yes. We can plan recurring technical cleaning based on the environment and your operational requirements. Frequency and scope are agreed following a review.

THE NEXT STEP

Let’s define your project.

Polmax works throughout Sweden and in Norway, Finland and Denmark. Tell us about your facility, scope and schedule. We always plan our work using RAMS and risk assessments in consultation with you, following your own procedures and requirements.

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Technical references

General guidance from manufacturers and authorities. Your equipment documentation and facility instructions govern the actual work.

Eaton – UPS & battery safety ↗Vertiv – battery maintenance ↗Elsäkerhetsverket – arbete vid elektrisk fara ↗