> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.repdata.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Data Cleaning Requests

> Request complimentary ReDem-powered data cleaning for completed Research Desk projects.

Research Desk integrates with ReDem for post-field data cleaning. All projects run on Research Desk qualify for **complimentary data cleaning** with Rep Data's dedicated cleaning team.

## Submission limits

You can submit up to **3 data cleaning requests per project**. Plan your submissions around soft-launch review, mid-field checks, and final closeout.

## Opening the data cleaning form

You can open the data cleaning form in two ways:

1. **From the navigation bar** — Select **Data Cleaning** in the left-hand banner
2. **From a project** — Use the **Data Cleaning** action on a project to pre-fill project context

When opened from the navigation bar, select **A data cleaning request** and search for the related project.

## What the form collects

The form gathers the information the cleaning team needs to scope and execute the engagement. Fields may be pre-populated from your project when you open the form from a project context.

Review all pre-filled values before submitting. Correct any project or survey references that do not match your request.

If you do not provide specific cleaning parameters, the team runs a generic clean for speeders, straight-liners, and poor open-ends.

## After submission

Submitting the form creates a **Research Desk Data Cleaning Case** in Rep Data's case management system. The cleaning team reviews your request and returns a report of flagged IDs with removal reasons.

## Preparing your data

Before submitting, format your export according to ReDem's file import requirements. See [Preparing Data for Cleaning](/research-desk/support/preparing-data-for-cleaning) for platform-specific export steps and the required CSV/Excel structure.

For ReDem file format details, see the [ReDem file import documentation](https://docs.redem.io/features/file-import#supported-formats).

## Learn more about ReDem

* [ReDem Welcome Guide](/redem/welcome) — Overview of ReDem's quality checks and workflow
* [ReDem Data Cleaning](/redem/knowledge-base/features/cleaning-and-review) — How ReDem scoring and review work

## Terms

Data cleaning services are subject to Rep Data's [Terms & Conditions](https://repdata.com/policies/terms-conditions/).

## Need help?

Use the [support form](/research-desk/support/contact-support) for questions about an existing cleaning request or platform issues preventing form submission.