Behind the Racks – The Hidden Side of Data Hall Maintenance

Out of sight, out of mind? Not in a data hall.

The space under your raised floor is one of the most overlooked—but most critical—zones in your facility. It’s meant for airflow, power, and cabling… but it often ends up collecting:

Dust and fibres
Loose debris
Disconnected cable ties and hardware
Even biological contaminants (yes—sometimes bugs or mould)

If it’s been a while since your last subfloor clean, take a peek—you might be surprised (or horrified).

Why it matters:
Contaminants under raised floors reduce cooling efficiency and can circulate back into your equipment zones.

Poor airflow = higher temps
Dust build-up = higher risk of failure
Clean subfloors = safer maintenance access

This is the The Hidden Side of Data Hall Maintenance.

For a quotation on Data Hall/Server Room cleaning and testing to ISO 14644 please contact Steve. https://www.itcleaning.co.uk/it-cleaning-ltd/