Detailed Answers on How To Clean And Maintain Outdoor Playground Equipment

Outdoor playground equipment is favored by buyers for its diverse shapes, rich projects and customized designs. Correct maintenance measures can ensure that outdoor playground equipment maintains good safety performance and has a long service life, saving unnecessary investment for the holder.

So how to properly maintain outdoor playground equipment? Follow the following points:

1. Regular cleaning

Outdoor playground equipment must be cleaned regularly. If it is not cleaned for a long time, stains will become sticky and affect the appearance.

Different materials require different cleaning methods:

▲Plastic parts and fiberglass can be wiped and cleaned with soapy water, disinfectant laundry detergent, and diluted bleach. When wiping, be sure to use a soft cloth or soft brush to avoid scratches and fading. Rinse with clean water after wiping. Then wipe dry with a clean cleaning cloth, and finally use 84 disinfectant for disinfection.

▲The soft sponge part can be scrubbed with a soft cloth dipped in soapy water.

▲The wooden parts can be washed with soapy water, dried, and then disinfected with 84 disinfectant.

▲If the metal part is rusty, first use a brush to remove the floating rust, wipe it clean with a cloth, and then expose it to the sun. Then spray paint, wait for it to dry, and then spray it again to protect it. After the paint is completely dry, clean, dry and disinfect it.

2. Regular inspection

Every school must regularly inspect and repair kindergarten slides, and there must be no mistakes.

▲Check the screws every two months to see if they are loose. If they are loose, they must be tightened in time to avoid safety hazards.

▲Regularly check whether there are rusty parts on the slide to avoid scratching children due to rust. If rust is detected, clean and repaint according to the above cleaning methods.

▲Regularly check the integrity of the plastic parts. If cracks or damage occur, repair them in time to avoid affecting the stability of the outdoor playground equipment.

In addition, after rain, the drainage of outdoor playground equipment should be checked in time, and accumulated water should be cleaned promptly to prevent children from slipping. If water accumulation often occurs after rain, a 4 mm hole should be drilled at the lowest point for drainage.

3. Other maintenance

After routine cleaning and inspection, you should also pay attention to some parts that require special maintenance, including special stains, long-term maintenance without use, and protection measures against severe weather.

▲Cigarette burn marks: When cigarette butt burn marks appear on outdoor playground equipment, you can use a rag dipped in alcohol, kerosene, or tea to wipe it. If it cannot be removed, you can repaint it.

▲If the outdoor playground equipment is not used for a long time or is out of service, wrap the slide tightly with colored strips of cloth to avoid aging caused by long-term direct sunlight. The slide must be inspected before use again. Exposed sharp edges, burrs, and cracks are not allowed. , deformation and other phenomena.

▲In case of severe weather such as hail, wrap the slide with colorful strips of cloth to avoid being injured by the hail.

By following the above maintenance methods, outdoor playground equipment will remain new, safe and durable.

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