As the holidays come, the schools are now getting lonely. All kinds of recreational facilities in the school are left unused. Playground set spends all its time outdoors and is subject to weather damage as well as normal wear and tear so cleaning time is a good time to check for potential problems.
The Playground Equipment Surface
This part of outdoor playground is often overlooked but needs to be cleaned as well as the actual equipment. Check for accumulations of dirt or sand that could cause a child to slip and make sure stones and roots are not sticking out to trip or hurt children if they fall. Clean the surface with a good brush.
Metal and Plastic Equipment
Metal and plastic playground is the most common outdoor playground equipment.Clean metal and plastic parts with soap and water. Check for rust spots and deterioration. If the equipment such as teeter-totters or swings has supports or pivots, clean them with an oily rag to remove old grease. Check for excessive wear and apply fresh grease.
Outdoor wooden playground equipment and wooden parts of equipment need to be checked for cracks and splinters. If the wood has been painted, stained or varnished and is starting to deteriorate, consider revitalizing the wood as part of the cleaning routine. Generally wood will simply need a good brush down.
All the maintains for playground playset is to improve its safety and prolong its service lifetime. And we should ensure to prevent children from danger.
