A newly built playground surface should endure for years, but it will require some simple care. Maintenance and cleaning assist in maintaining the surface appearing lively and appealing to users while also preserving the integrity of the surface for safety.

Continue reading to see how you (as the proud new owner of a play area with a No-Fault Safety Surface) can safeguard your new investment.

Basics Of Safety Surface Maintenance

The amount of maintenance and repair work you’ll require in the coming years will be determined by how much your surface is used. In most cases, only minor repairs are required in high-traffic/high-use regions (underneath playground swings, at the base of slides, and at main entry points, for example). Wear mats can be used in these heavy traffic locations if you wish to be proactive and avoid typical wear and tear.

Remember, it’s critical to take care of maintenance issues as soon as they arise. It is possible that the longer you wait, the more expensive it will get. You don’t want to have to replace your entire playground surface, so some routine maintenance will ensure your Poured In Place products work as they should.

Here are six suggestions to get you started:

Perform Monthly Maintenance

Using a broom, leaf blower, vacuum, or water hose, remove loose material such as sand, dirt, or leaves that have accumulated on your safety surface on a monthly basis. If your playground is near considerable vegetation and is prone to additional leaves gathering or growing around the edges, we recommend removing debris on a more frequent basis. If you follow the Poured In Place Safety Surface Maintenance Guidelines, you can also use a pressure washer.

Remove Isolated Stains

Outside-installed safety surfaces can get badly discolored in isolated areas. Wet the problem areas with a garden hose, then use a full-strength all-purpose cleanser like Formula 409 to clean them. Scrub the stain with a 10′′ medium-bristle basin scrub brush, such as this one: