How to Clean a Metal Swing Set
When metal swing sets have been outside for a few years, they can become dirty and stained. While some stains may be permanent, mud, dirt and grime can easily be removed with a thorough cleaning. Power washers are suggested to help remove stuck-on dirt.
- Use a water hose or power washer to spray the entire metal swing set. Concentrate on areas of the swing set that have a lot of mud or stains on them. Keeping the swing set wet will make the cleaning process easier.
- Use a scrub brush to scrub away the dirt, mud and grime that are stuck on the swing set. Mud and dirt are likely to build up around the ends and on the surface of slides, swings and other flat areas of the swing set.
- Mix a capful of all-purpose cleaner into a bucket of water and dip the scrub brush in it. Use the scrub brush to scrub the entire swing set. Dip the brush into the bucket often to make sure you are getting plenty of cleaning solution on the swing set.
- Start at the top of the swing set and work your way down to the bottom. Concentrate on the areas with the most dirt and stains. You can also spray the all-purpose cleaner directly on the dirt and mud and then use the scrub brush to remove the dirt. Allow the cleaner time to soak into the swing set.
- Use the watering hose or power washer to spray the swing set and remove the cleaner. Spray from the top of the swing set to the bottom, and be sure to spray away any suds that have accumulated on slide and flat areas. Allow the swing set to dry before using it.