Data Center and Cleanroom Cleaning Services
Specialized Cleaning & Decontamination Services For Critical Environments
Proudly Adhering to Global Critical Environment StandardsÂ
ISO 14644 & 9001
ASHRAE TC9
COE & CFC
WHO
GSA
The High Cost of Substandard Techincal Cleaning
Sterile Environment Technologies (SET3) provides specialized cleaning and decontamination services for critical environments, including data centers, cleanrooms and semi-conductor cleanrooms. Our experienced technicians adhere to industry standards such as ISO 14644, FDA 503, and IEST RP, utilizing custom-formulated antistatic chemicals and certified equipment to ensure optimal cleanliness and compliance. In partnership with our sister company, AirWolfX, we offer safe relocation and maintenance of sensitive equipment, minimizing disruption during cleaning processes.Â
Critical Operational Risks:
Invisible Infrastructure Threats: Microscopic debris and zinc whiskers are the “silent killers” of server hardware. SET3 targets pollutants down to 0.3 microns to prevent cooling inefficiencies and hardware resets.
Audit and Regulatory Risk: Non-standardized maintenance is a leading cause of failed ISO or FDA audits. We provide the certified documentation required to satisfy the most rigorous facility inspections.
The Price of Reactive Care: Emergency decontamination is exponentially more expensive than proactive care. Our protocols act as an insurance policy for your facility’s 24/7 operational continuity.
Cleaning and Decontamination Services For Data Centers and Cleanrooms
Since 1995, we have cleaned over 70 million square feet of critical environment space as well as hundreds of thousands of server cabinets and other interior electronics. We serve Fortune 50 companies to Government facilities to local county and municipalities nationwide. We are a licensed and insured nationwide service provider, offering services across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Asia Pacific rim.Â
SET3’s Standards for Critical Environments
The Right Services For Technical Integrity
We follow stringent ASHRAE and ISO requirements to provide services to improve and maintain data center air quality.
Our highly-trained technicians are certified to test for these dangerous forces before and after our cleaning services to ensure your data center is within specification.
Cleaning data centers means facilitating uptime through particle, static and residue removal at microscopic levels.
Our popular support services include:
Subfloor cleaning and access floor surface cleaning
Server and cabinet rack cleaning
Construction phase cleaning
Ceiling and wall cleaning
Interior electronics decontamination
Proper Cleaning for Sensitive Surfaces
SET3 cleans and maintains all types of data center surfaces – including equipment, cable trays, ceilings, walls, floors, subfloors and more.
From ESD conductive floors to raised floor tiles, our crews are experienced in using the proper cleaning methods, chemicals and equipment to properly care for all of your sensitive surfaces in the data center using certified GREEN equipment.
SET3 Technician Standard:
- Live Environment Safety: SET3 technicians are trained to work in live data center environments, safely.
- Microscopic Particle Removal: We remove gross contamination (5 microns) as well as unseen particles (.5 microns) which could harm sensitive server, network, and data storage equipment.
- Global Leadership: This specialized focus is what we do, and we’re one of the best in the world at it.
Data-Driven Decontamination and Prevention
Identifying Sources of Contamination
SET3 technicians are trained to help test and identify sources of contaminants during our cleaning services in your data center, ISP, network, control room, or other critical environments. Our technicians are trained according to:
- ISO 14644: Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments.
- ASHRAE TC9: Mission-critical facilities and data centers.
- World Health Organization (WHO): International health and safety protocols.
- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technologies (IEST): Contamination control and testing.
If indications of source contamination are in a high risk category, SET3 managers can provide options for laboratory testing to confirm specific contamination identification and provide current contamination levels to help you decide if remediation is necessary.
SET3 is committed to providing you with the information you need to run a safe low-risk data center.
Maintenance Programs
Our comprehensive Full Service Clean (FSC) is a complete deep cleaning that removes particles from surfaces and the air at .3 microns – as required by ISO 14644.
This service is typically done once a quarter to once per year depending on the condition of the facility and filtration and amount of traffic in and out.
Our Maintenance Programs are daily weekly or monthly cleanings provided according to ISO 14644 to keep dust, static and particle levels under control following best practices according to industry standards.
We provide maximum accountability and up-time for your facility. Our clients stand by us year after year due to our flexible scheduling, no surprise up-charges, and highly-trained local crews.
Specialized Critical Environments
While every critical environment requires The Science of Clean® methodology, the standards for a Tier IV Data Center and an ISO Class 5 Semiconductor Cleanroom are fundamentally different. SET3 provides environment-specific expertise to ensure your facility meets its unique regulatory and operational benchmarks.
Data Centers
- Interior Server Equipment
- Subfloor / Raised Floor Plenum
- Ceiling / Ceiling Plenum
- Post Construction
- Equipment Relocation
Cleanrooms
- Floors, Walls & Ceilings
- Workstations & Benches
- Pass-Throughs & Airlocks
- Equipment Exteriors
- High-Touch Surfaces & Fixtures
Controlled Environment Testing & Consulting
We also provide comprehensive testing, certification, and consulting services to help critical environments meet strict regulatory standards. From air quality and particulate assessments to system evaluations and expert recommendations, our services are designed to identify risks, ensure compliance, and support optimal performance across cleanrooms and data centers.
Maintain Optimal Conditions with Testing and Air Quality Certification
Maintaining optimal environmental conditions is critical to the performance and reliability of your data center. Our testing and certification services include air particle counts, airflow analysis, humidity checks, and contamination inspections—ensuring compliance with ISO 14644, ASHRAE, and IEST standards while reducing downtime risks.
Resolve Complex Environment Issues with Expert Consulting
Contact one of our nationwide service professionals today !
Even though there are many styles of data center construction – from different Tier levels to non-raised floors, SET3 understands your needs. If you have any questions regarding safe cleaning in critical environments, contact one of our nationwide service professionals today. We can schedule services 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
Data Center Cleaning Frequently Asked Questions
Why is data center cleaning even necessary if we have air filters and CRAC/CRAH systems?
Our comprehensive Full Service Clean (FSC) is a complete deep cleaning that removes particles from surfaces and the air at .3 microns – as required by ISO 14644. This service is typically done once a quarter to once per year depending on the condition of the facility and filtration and amount of traffic in and out. Our Maintenance Programs are daily weekly or monthly cleanings provided according to ISO 14644 to keep dust, static and particle levels under control following best practices according to industry standards. We provide maximum accountability and up-time for your facility. Our clients stand by us year after year due to our flexible scheduling, no surprise up-charges, and highly-trained local crews.
What percentage of data center failures are caused by contamination?
Can’t our janitorial team handle basic cleaning inside the data center?
What makes SET3 different from traditional facility cleaning companies?
Industry studies show that 78% of unexplained downtime is caused by dust and micro-
SET3 is trained for mission-critical environments. We follow ISO 14644 and ASHRAE
standards, use ESD-safe tools, conduct 12-point inspections, and provide particle-level data
and risk scoring backed by industry benchmarks. introduce ionic residues, excessive moisture, and wax – all of which increase the risk of equipment.
What does your 12-Point Inspection cover?
What are acceptable particle counts for data center health?
- Low Risk: Under 20,000
- Medium Risk: 20,000–40,000
- High Risk: 40,000–100,000
- Over Limit: Above 100,000 = ISO 14644 breach
SET3 uses laser counters to monitor and schedule cleanings to meet or exceed ISO Class 8
air quality.
What types of dust are most dangerous?
How often should we have our data center cleaned?
Can SET3 help us understand what’s really in our air and subfloor?
Do you clean under live racks or raised floor tiles?
How do you prevent static or chemical contamination during cleaning?
We use HEPA-filtered vacuums, ESD-safe materials, non-ionic agents, and static-neutral
procedures. Moisture levels are tightly controlled to avoid corrosion or damage.
Can you provide reports after cleaning… for compliance or audit needs?
What’s the financial risk of downtime from dust-related failure?
Will improper cleaning void our manufacturer warranties?
Your Satisfaction Guaranteed
To be the best data center cleaning company in the country we not only have to provide the highest level of technical service, but also provide old-fashioned customer service. We believe in integrity, trust, and professional service with a smile. Every team we have in the field knows your data center inside and out and will be able to provide excellent guidance and feedback every step of the way. The results we get are outstanding and we’ll let our clients speak for us.
Sterile Environment Technologies is second to none in specialized data center cleaning and computer room cleaning and testing nationwide. Our comprehensive data center cleaning services and maintenance programs provide maximum accountability and up-time for your facility. We welcome you to view what our clients are saying about us.
Whether you’re looking for the safest and most effective method to keep your facility well-maintained or simply require world-class cleaning for your flagship data center, SET3 will be there with the most professional and highly trained staff and equipment and chemicals specialized for your environment. All our technicians are specially trained according to ASHRAE, ISO 14644, and IEST standards for cleaning data centers in order to work within these complex and critical environments.
Our teams of professionals are trained to clean your subfloor according to code. We help preserve static control with our knowledge and experience with the many types of equipment in a data center and the laws regarding static dissipation. Our custom-blended chemicals are cleanroom safe, static dissipative and non-intrusive.
ISO 9001:2015 Compliant
Compliance for quality management systems includes QMS (Quality Management System) in the following criteria:
Who We Service
- Large or Small-Scale Data Centers
- ISPs
- Network Control Centers
- UPS Rooms
- Computer Rooms
- Raised Floor Areas (Subfloors)
- Any Critical Environment Technology Facility
What We Provide
- Highly-trained technicians who specialize in working around sensitive wiring and machines
- RF Suppressed, cleanroom certified antistatic equipment
- Custom-formulated antistatic and static dissipative chemicals
- Data Center Environmental Reports: In-depth analyses and scientific testing of your facilities
- Emergency, on-call services at all times
Common janitorial cleaners are not trained or insured to clean these technical environments according to standards and can cause downtime
Our initial walkthrough and consultation is provided free of charge and our services are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Increasing Up-Time Globally
We service a wide range of critical environments, each with unique standards and operational demands. From data centers to cleanrooms and semiconductor facilities, our specialized solutions help minimize risk, reduce downtime, and maintain compliance with the highest industry benchmarks.
How Can We Help?
We provide services across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Asia Pacific rim. Contact us today to find out how we can bring you peace of mind, money savings, and experienced consulting for your critical environment needs. Our online contact form was built to handle a wide variety of requests to better serve you. Please complete the contact form, and we will contact you shortly regarding your needs.
Your benefits:
- Regulatory Compliance
- Contamination Control
- Product Integrity
- Operational Efficiency
- Employee Safety
- Maximum Uptime
What happens next?
We review your inquiry and assign a case specialist.
We evaluate your needs and determine next steps.