Cleanrooms are designed to prevent particle entry, purge and filter air, provide different areas for different levels of cleanliness, and isolate spaces and air pressure as needed. However, the design of the cleanroom is not enough to keep it clean. Having a cleanroom cleaning procedure in place is incredibly important for any organization that manufactures goods in a controlled environment.

A thorough vetting process is vital when choosing a cleanroom cleaning services provider. Not only will choosing the right provider ensure that your cleanroom is compliant with regulations, but it will also protect your investment.

As workplaces become redefined, so does the role of the facility manager.

My interview today is with Brett Tyrell, the Director of National Data Center Cleaning Sales at Pegasus. 

For manufacturers, pharmacy laboratories, and other businesses, maintaining a sterilized environment is a key component of doing business. Without proper cleanroom equipment, companies in many industries may find themselves out of compliance with various regulations. Making sure that these rooms are stocked is critical in keeping them sterile at all times.

No matter how stringent the protocol for maintaining cleanrooms, it's impossible to always keep these sensitive spaces 100 percent free of contaminants. Over time, problematic particles are bound to accumulate. When they do, it's important to understand what, exactly, goes into the process of removing contaminants to create a completely sterile environment. 

Cleaning a critical environment like a pharmaceutical laboratory or manufacturing operation shouldn’t be left to chance. Specific procedures must be followed to avoid introducing dangerous contaminants into a controlled space. 

Overview of Cleanroom Standards

When looking for a cleanroom, it’s essential to find one that matches the standard needed, and not all cleanrooms are the same. Whether the company wants a cleanroom for critical environment cleaning, such as a pharmacy or robotics, general cleaning for a business, or anything in between, there is a cleanroom standard that works. 

Data centers are vulnerable to all manner of contamination. From the environment, dirt, dust, pollen, and other particulates can quickly accumulate within a server room. Mechanical components can produce their own forms of dust, and even humans who enter the data center can leave contamination in the form of dead skin, hair, and clothing fibers.

Establishing and maintaining a cleanroom is a complicated but necessary part of adhering to industry regulations in various fields.