Design for Cleaning - Revision history

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	***A study of [[Opportunity Paths]] is probably worth it for Pedestrian (worker) Routes		***A study of [[Opportunity Paths]] is probably worth it for Pedestrian (worker) Routes
	****This is moreso fitted for [[Design for Robot Accesibility]] but mundane things can make Automation Difficult; [[Boston Dynamics]] ‘s [[Spot (Robot)]] can inspect many industrial sites due to it’s ability to climb stairs. It could NOT however climb the [[Spiral Staircase]] leading to the top of an [[AST]] in tank farms and thus manual Hourly/Daily “Look, Listen, Smell” readings were still required for that, rather than a robot with an Electro-Optical Suite, Datalink, and a [[5 Gas Meter]]		****This is moreso fitted for [[Design for Robot Accesibility]] but mundane things can make Automation Difficult; [[Boston Dynamics]] ‘s [[Spot (Robot)]] can inspect many industrial sites due to it’s ability to climb stairs. It could NOT however climb the [[Spiral Staircase]] leading to the top of an [[AST]] in tank farms and thus manual Hourly/Daily “Look, Listen, Smell” readings were still required for that, rather than a robot with an Electro-Optical Suite, Datalink, and a [[5 Gas Meter]]
			*Avoid Texture wherever possible, [[Surface Roughness]] traps dirt, smooth surfaces wash easily
			**Furthermore [[Rust]] / [[Corrosion]] CREATES a rough surface so either using [[Stainless Steel]] , [[Aluminum Sheet Metal]] , or [[Corrosion Resistant Coatings]] (as well as maintaining these) will make cleaning FAR easer
			*This pertains moreso to smaller things such as [[Muck Boots]] etc but giving ridges/treads something akin to a “ [[Draft Angle]] “ and/or a minimum gap size greater than a quarter of an inch etc should make cleaning easer
			**Main “to-do” here is to see if this would compromise [[Nonslip Sole Rating]] on work boots etc

Eric: Minor Clarification

2025-06-24T14:37:21Z

Minor Clarification

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	*Grinding [[Weld Seams]] in welded tanks, or cutting [[Caulking]] flush to the surface of the metal is HIGHLY recommended as well as any irregularly in the surface will interfere with Squeegeeing (and to a lesser extent rinsewater flow)		*Grinding [[Weld Seams]] in welded tanks, or cutting [[Caulking]] flush to the surface of the metal is HIGHLY recommended as well as any irregularly in the surface will interfere with Squeegeeing (and to a lesser extent rinsewater flow)
	**A couple of [[Flap Disks]] / a Hard Rock disc or two is WELL WORTH the benefit to the Cleanup Crew		**A couple of [[Flap Disks]] / a Hard Rock disc or two is WELL WORTH the benefit to the Cleanup Crew
			*Having Duplicate Tanks/Units can allow the Non-Contaminated Product to be pumped from one into the other, rather than needing Tanker Trucks or Numerous Runs of a Vac Truck etc

	==Vehicles==		==Vehicles==

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	*While one has to also take into account [[Aerodynamics]] and in the case of areas like Rear Bumpers/Hatches (on a [[Minivan]] , [[SUV]] , or [[Hatchback]] etc, the Ergonomics of one sitting on it/loading it, BUT designing surfaces such that they shed water (due to slope+minimal obstructions) and thus “self clean” can be of use as well		*While one has to also take into account [[Aerodynamics]] and in the case of areas like Rear Bumpers/Hatches (on a [[Minivan]] , [[SUV]] , or [[Hatchback]] etc, the Ergonomics of one sitting on it/loading it, BUT designing surfaces such that they shed water (due to slope+minimal obstructions) and thus “self clean” can be of use as well
	*Minimizing the use of Carpet and/or Having it in Tab Based Removable (and thus Cleanable/Replaceable Sections] ) is another good rule to follow		*Minimizing the use of Carpet and/or Having it in Tab Based Removable (and thus Cleanable/Replaceable Sections] ) is another good rule to follow


	=Misc=		=Misc=
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	**This also relates to the “not making spots you can’t fit cleaning tools into”		**This also relates to the “not making spots you can’t fit cleaning tools into”
	*[[Design for Accessibility]] and [[Design for Inspection]] tie into this point as well, but having TONS of [[Manways]] and other access ports makes cleaning (and [[Confined Space Ventilation]] if relevant) FAR easier (and to a degree, safer)		*[[Design for Accessibility]] and [[Design for Inspection]] tie into this point as well, but having TONS of [[Manways]] and other access ports makes cleaning (and [[Confined Space Ventilation]] if relevant) FAR easier (and to a degree, safer)
			*This delves more into [[Design for Accessibility]] , but designing an [[AST]] [[Tank Farm]] should be done with space for one or more [[Vac Trucks]] , One to Two Trailers (for Equipment), and such around all of it
			**More mundane things like “How Good is the Drainage when it Rains” (or does it turn into a pond/muddy quicksand that traps vehicle (ESPECIALLY heavy vehicles)), or “How steep is the slope on the [[Secondary Containment Dike]] are also worth considering
			**Having more ramps or staircases is probably advisable as well
			***A study of [[Opportunity Paths]] is probably worth it for Pedestrian (worker) Routes
			****This is moreso fitted for [[Design for Robot Accesibility]] but mundane things can make Automation Difficult; [[Boston Dynamics]] ‘s [[Spot (Robot)]] can inspect many industrial sites due to it’s ability to climb stairs. It could NOT however climb the [[Spiral Staircase]] leading to the top of an [[AST]] in tank farms and thus manual Hourly/Daily “Look, Listen, Smell” readings were still required for that, rather than a robot with an Electro-Optical Suite, Datalink, and a [[5 Gas Meter]]

Eric: Added some more information

2025-06-24T13:54:55Z

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	**Running electrical out is far more complicated, and runs into Explosion Proofing/code issues, but is worth considering as well		**Running electrical out is far more complicated, and runs into Explosion Proofing/code issues, but is worth considering as well
	*Water for [[Pressure Washers]] and Rinsing is especially useful though, and PVC Pipe is Comparatively Cheap to the Value it Offers		*Water for [[Pressure Washers]] and Rinsing is especially useful though, and PVC Pipe is Comparatively Cheap to the Value it Offers
	*[[Center Sump Tanks]] and either Cone Bottom, or for [[Atmospheric Storage Tanks]] just a mild slope to that center sump are preferable to		*[[Center Sump Tanks]] and either Cone Bottom, or for [[Atmospheric Storage Tanks]] just a mild slope to that center sump are preferable to Inverted Cone Bottom tanks with Sumps near the perimeter
			**There MAY be a point to have sumps below Product Intake Pipes etc to catch [[Sludge]] , [[Water]] , or even [[Pipeline Drag Reducing Additives]] , but a [[Floating Intake Pipe]] and [[Water Draw Off Points]] (as well as not skimping on maintenance+build quality etc) may eliminate the need for this, TLDR: Citation Needed
			*Grinding [[Weld Seams]] in welded tanks, or cutting [[Caulking]] flush to the surface of the metal is HIGHLY recommended as well as any irregularly in the surface will interfere with Squeegeeing (and to a lesser extent rinsewater flow)
			**A couple of [[Flap Disks]] / a Hard Rock disc or two is WELL WORTH the benefit to the Cleanup Crew

	==Vehicles==		==Vehicles==
	*Have the wheel well covers be a smooth surface, not a Nonwoven Textile (to allow for easy rinsing of dirt etc)		*Have the wheel well covers be a smooth surface, not a Nonwoven Textile (to allow for easy rinsing of dirt etc)

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	**Running electrical out is far more complicated, and runs into Explosion Proofing/code issues, but is worth considering as well		**Running electrical out is far more complicated, and runs into Explosion Proofing/code issues, but is worth considering as well
	*Water for [[Pressure Washers]] and Rinsing is especially useful though, and PVC Pipe is Comparatively Cheap to the Value it Offers		*Water for [[Pressure Washers]] and Rinsing is especially useful though, and PVC Pipe is Comparatively Cheap to the Value it Offers
			*[[Center Sump Tanks]] and either Cone Bottom, or for [[Atmospheric Storage Tanks]] just a mild slope to that center sump are preferable to
	==Vehicles==		==Vehicles==
	*Have the wheel well covers be a smooth surface, not a Nonwoven Textile (to allow for easy rinsing of dirt etc)		*Have the wheel well covers be a smooth surface, not a Nonwoven Textile (to allow for easy rinsing of dirt etc)
	*Use [[Rubber Floor Mats]] to prevent spills/simplify cleanul		*Use [[Rubber Floor Mats]] to prevent spills/simplify cleanul
	*Use Leather/ [[Pleather]] / [[Vegan Leather]] Seating+ [[Upholstery]] to allow simple wiping down for cleaning rather than some complex [[Carpet Cleaner]] type solution being needed		*Use Leather/ [[Pleather]] / [[Vegan Alternatives for Leather]] Seating+ [[Upholstery]] to allow simple wiping down for cleaning rather than some complex [[Carpet Cleaner]] type solution being needed
	**Also while they CAN be great for “hot car melting your skin off” type seats, [[Cooled Car Seats]] typically do so via a Mesh or Piles of holes and a Fan / AC Vent, thus make spills/cleaning WAY more complex		**Also while they CAN be great for “hot car melting your skin off” type seats, [[Cooled Car Seats]] typically do so via a Mesh or Piles of holes and a Fan / AC Vent, thus make spills/cleaning WAY more complex
	***Some sort of NASA/Nascar tubes of fluid solution could be done under a sealed surface…or just put a junk towel / [[Beach Towel]] over the seat.		***Some sort of NASA/Nascar tubes of fluid solution could be done under a sealed surface…or just put a junk towel / [[Beach Towel]] over the seat.
	*[[Panel Gapping]] / how well the seals are made can be a concern for Car Washing		*[[Panel Gapping]] / how well the seals are made can be a concern for Car Washing
	*The area/assembly below the [[Windshield Wipers]] frequently accumulates piles of debris so designing that with cleaning in mind would be greatly appreciated		*The area/assembly below the [[Windshield Wipers]] frequently accumulates piles of debris so designing that with cleaning in mind would be greatly appreciated
			*Designing [[Windshield Wipers]] such that they can be lifted to remove debris such as that from a car parked outside under a tree is another good feature
			*Either reducing small “nooks” in an engine bay (via enclosing them in easily rinsed down/blown off compartments, or making the edges rounded and loops too large for things to be trapped in them) simplifies [[Engine Bay Cleaning]]
			*While one has to also take into account [[Aerodynamics]] and in the case of areas like Rear Bumpers/Hatches (on a [[Minivan]] , [[SUV]] , or [[Hatchback]] etc, the Ergonomics of one sitting on it/loading it, BUT designing surfaces such that they shed water (due to slope+minimal obstructions) and thus “self clean” can be of use as well
			*Minimizing the use of Carpet and/or Having it in Tab Based Removable (and thus Cleanable/Replaceable Sections] ) is another good rule to follow


			=Misc=
			*While it isn’t the PRIMARY factor for determining size/length of something etc, designing such that something is an even number (or Even.5 for overlap) of [[Squeegees]] or [[Vacuum Cleaner Floor Nozzles]] / [[Robotic Vacuum Pathfinding]] Paths across would simplify cleaning
			**Rather than squeegeeing at an angle/not doing a “full sweep”
			**This also relates to the “not making spots you can’t fit cleaning tools into”
			*[[Design for Accessibility]] and [[Design for Inspection]] tie into this point as well, but having TONS of [[Manways]] and other access ports makes cleaning (and [[Confined Space Ventilation]] if relevant) FAR easier (and to a degree, safer)

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New page

=Basics=
*This page aims to go over the [[Design Philosophy]] / [[OSE Specification]] of “Design for Cleaning”
**In the same category as [[Design for X]]
*Preface:
**Given it is not an area’s primary use, cleaning of equipment or a space can easily be overlooked by an engineer, architect, or other designer
**HOWEVER even small details in the design can make a huge difference in the ease of cleaning something (for better or for worse)

=Contexts=
==Buildings==
*Designing [[Floorboards]] and Corners etc to not have a Vacuum Cleaner get stuck etc
**A related concept would be avoiding thresholds/ledges such that a [[Robotic Vacuum]] can navigate a space without needing elaborate technology
*Choosing materials that are easily maintained+cleaned
**This is complicated with many stain resistant coatings utilize [[PTFE]] or similar [[Fluropolymers]] (which while mot INHERENTLY bad, should be avoided where not explicitly needed)
*Designing Bathtubs / Shower Pans with as little seams as possible to make rinsing down for cleaning an option with little risk of water damage
*Chemical Resistance of Bathroom/Kitchen Gear to Allow Sanitizing with Bleach Water

==Industrial Sites and Storage Tanks==
*In a [[Tank Farm]] etc at LEAST have a water faucet in between every two tanks (a faucet by each tank itself would be ideal)
**This reduces the need to run a pile of water hoses
**While it introduces more problems for much less of a benefit (especially when Rented [[Portable Diesel Powered Air Compressor Trailers]] are typically used. Compressed Air Lines CAN be run as well
**Running electrical out is far more complicated, and runs into Explosion Proofing/code issues, but is worth considering as well
*Water for [[Pressure Washers]] and Rinsing is especially useful though, and PVC Pipe is Comparatively Cheap to the Value it Offers

==Vehicles==
*Have the wheel well covers be a smooth surface, not a Nonwoven Textile (to allow for easy rinsing of dirt etc)
*Use [[Rubber Floor Mats]] to prevent spills/simplify cleanul
*Use Leather/ [[Pleather]] / [[Vegan Leather]] Seating+ [[Upholstery]] to allow simple wiping down for cleaning rather than some complex [[Carpet Cleaner]] type solution being needed
**Also while they CAN be great for “hot car melting your skin off” type seats, [[Cooled Car Seats]] typically do so via a Mesh or Piles of holes and a Fan / AC Vent, thus make spills/cleaning WAY more complex
***Some sort of NASA/Nascar tubes of fluid solution could be done under a sealed surface…or just put a junk towel / [[Beach Towel]] over the seat.
*[[Panel Gapping]] / how well the seals are made can be a concern for Car Washing
*The area/assembly below the [[Windshield Wipers]] frequently accumulates piles of debris so designing that with cleaning in mind would be greatly appreciated