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In order to remain competitive, organizations are reviewing their operations to determine ways to reduce their operating and maintenance costs. It has been estimated that the costs associated with equipment failures and malfunctions in the mobile fluid power industry in the United States reaches billions of dollars each year. It has been reported that contamination accounts for 70% of equipment failures, and this is an area where substantial savings can be made. system reliability is directly related to the amount of contamination in the system and improvements can only be made by having improved fluid cleanliness levels brought about by correctly applied and specified filters. This paper presents the necessity for manufacturers and users to develop a “Total Cleanliness Control” program. This program addresses equipment requirements for a specified level of cleanliness of components ranging from the initial fabrication stages through to in-service operation.