Court Cleaning Maintenance Tips

Once a month is suggested.  Watch for evidence of mold or mildew in shaded areas and corners where organic debris ten to accumulate.  Acrylic coatings do not support fungus growth, so growth of fungus or mold is a result from food and drink spills, decaying matter, or other foreign materials on the surface feeding these organisms.

To remove mold, fungus and other organisms on the surface use:  two parts household bleach, mixed with one part water.  Use the solution to treat affected areas, scrub gently with soft bristled brush and rinse thoroughly after a few minutes.  Rinsing your surface  with water is usually sufficient for general cleaning.  If there are visible stains on the court surface, a mild detergent can be applied prior to gentle scrubbing with a soft bristle brush.  The suggested mild detergent formula:  combine four parts water with two parts TSP (Trisodium  Phosphate) and one part household bleach (when mildew present).  

When using a pressure washer or water broom, limit pressure to 70 p.s.i.  A pressure washer should not be used regularly.  The pressure can pull the sand from the coatings, making the play area slippery.