Internal Server Equipment Cleaning

Internal Server Equipment Cleaning.

Professional Internal Cleaning for Servers, Switches, Libraries & Comms Equipment

Even the best-maintained data centres can suffer from internal contamination.
IT Cleaning Ltd specialise in Internal Server Equipment Cleaning, Internal IT Equipment Cleaning, Internal Comms Equipment Cleaning, Internal Data Equipment Cleaning, Internal Tape Library Cleaning, and the internal cleaning of other sensitive IT hardware.

Why Internal IT Equipment Cleaning Is Essential

Dust and debris inside IT hardware are a silent threat.
Most internal contamination occurs when construction, drilling, or refurbishment work is carried out nearby while the equipment remains live.
These fine particles quickly accumulate inside equipment such as servers, switches, and libraries, causing:

• Restricted airflow and overheating
• Increased fan speeds and power draw
• Premature component wear
• Electrical shorts and ionic interference
• Potential system failure

“Contamination has been the indirect cause of more IT downtime than all the fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and disgruntled employees combined.” Jon William Toigo, Disaster Recovery Planning (3rd Edition)

In some cases, internal dust build-up has triggered VESDA fire suppression systems, leading to unnecessary and costly gas discharges — one incident alone cost £11,000.

Where refurbishment or building work is planned near live equipment, IT Cleaning Ltd can install our ProtectIT™ pressurised containment system. This isolate and protects your hardware from airborne construction dust before it becomes a problem.
Learn more about ProtectIT →

Our Internal Cleaning Process

Our highly trained technicians perform all internal IT equipment cleaning under strict ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control, using HEPA-filtered vacuums and precision tools.

Step-by-step process:

1. De-cable and remove the server or switch from the rack.
2. Strip down to component level – fans, disks, filters, and airways are carefully removed.
3. Clean each part using HEPA-filtered extraction and specialist antistatic tools.
4. Reassemble and reinstall the equipment, ensuring full operational integrity.
5. Test and verify airflow and fan performance post-cleaning.

We are trained and experienced in cleaning complex systems, including Quantum Scalar Tape Libraries, and can safely clean and restore heavily contaminated equipment without voiding warranties.

The Results

Regular internal cleaning delivers measurable benefits:

• Reduced equipment temperature and power consumption
• Improved reliability and uptime
• Extended hardware lifespan
• Lower energy costs and maintenance incidents

Preventive internal cleaning is a low-cost, high-impact investment in the performance and safety of your IT environment.

Expert Technicians – Nationwide Coverage

Since 2002, IT Cleaning Ltd have specialised exclusively in data centre and IT environment cleaning.
We operate nationwide 24/7, both in and out of hours, and all our technicians are:

• SC-cleared for government and secure site work
• Hold CSCS certification for construction and refurbishment sites

Our methods comply with ISO 14644-1:2015 Class 8 standards for clean environments.

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For internal server or IT equipment cleaning, or advice on contamination management, contact:

Contact: Stephen Yates
Phone: 0870 005 2581. Email: stephen.yates@itcleaning.co.uk. Web www.itcleaning.co.uk
IT Cleaning Ltd Magazine Article published in Cleanroom Technology