How to Clean Outdoor Playground Equipment Easily
Playground equipment is used to provide several hours of entertainment, fun and exercise for children of all ages. Frequent use of the equipment can allow debris, germs and dirt to build up on it. The playground equipment should be cleaned regularly so the children do not become sick or catch infections from the equipment.
How to Clean Outdoor Playground Equipment Easily
Materials Needed
- Liquid detergent
- Hot water
- Large bucket
- Clean cloths
- Water hose
- Bleach
- Gloves
- Oil
1. Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid detergent and 1 gallon of hot water in a large bucket.
2. Wet a clean cloth with the solution. Wash the playground equipment. Wipe out dirt in the cracks and crevices. Get the rails, handles and under the equipment. Also wash the swings and slides.
3. Make sure you dip the cloth in the detergent and water solution often while you clean each part. Change cloths often if necessary. If the water becomes too dirty, make sure you mix more in the bucket.
4. Turn on the water hose and rinse the entire playground equipment. Reach all cracks and crevices as well as the slides and swings.
5. Pour out the detergent and water solution. Make sure the bucket is rinsed well. The next step will be sanitizing the equipment.
6. Mix 1 gallon of hot water and ¼ cut of bleach to the large bucket. Protect your hand with gloves during the sanitizing process.
7. Soak a cloth with the solution and go over the entire playground equipment.
8. Turn on the water hose and rinse the equipment well.
9. Allow the equipment to air dry. Use oil to lube any metal joints on the equipment.