indoor playground equipment playgrounds are extremely popular destinations for families with children, but if not properly cleaned they can become a danger to public health and safety. A proper cleaning schedule is extremely important for maintaining your playground safe for children.
To begin with, let's look at the gaps between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting.
Cleaning: using water and soap to remove physical, chemical, and microbial compounds from surfaces.
Sanitizing: utilizing chemicals or alternative verified methods to reduce the amount of germs on clean surfaces to a safe level.
Disinfecting: using chemicals to eliminate all of the germs recorded on the product label, which may consist of bacteria, parasites, or viruses.
Germs may still be present even though playground surfaces appear clean. Properly cleaning then sanitizing or disinfecting will reduce harmful germs and children's risk for disease and illness.
Routine cleaning and sanitizing
Indoor park surfaces should be washed and sanitized every day, and spot cleaned throughout the day, even if they do not look dirty. Clean and sanitize surfaces immediately if dirt is current. Clean surfaces thoroughly with warm water before sanitizing. Indoor Playgrounds International recommends assigning a staff member to constantly spot clean throughout the structure during business hours. Does this guarantee a park that is clean, but it helps parents.

Cleaning and disinfecting after body fluid episodes
Body fluids (urine, blood, vomit, fecal matter) are highly contagious and should be cleaned up quickly. The affected area ought to be closed so employees can clean and disinfect. Clean surfaces thoroughly with soap and water before disinfecting.


Do's


Soap & Water: moderate antibacterial soap and hot water are recommended for cleaning. Use approximately 2 tablespoons to one gallon water. Never use degreaser on almost any plastics, domes, or windows.
Soft fabrics: clean, absorbent soft cotton cloths are best to use for cleaning.
Soft bristle brush: use clean, soft bristle brushes for cleaning ropes and net crawls, and removing debris and dust from plastics. Wash and rinse the surface immediately after using to get rid of any residue.
Don'ts
Paper towels: never use paper towels onto domes or windows.
Harsh chemicals: never use harsh chemicals such as chlorine, bleach, or other compounds that may hamper or dull the plastic.
In Indoor Playgrounds International, we put safety and cleanliness of over all else. Showing parents you care about the health and safety of the children ensures they'll return and spread the word.