It is important for tennis courts to be kept in pristine condition to allow players to optimise their performance. Any dirt or worn-out equipment could pose a safety hazard for players and result in serious injuries.
Here is a guide to maintaining a tennis court and keeping it clean.
Remove contamination
There are a number of things which can contaminate your tennis court and cause damage to outdoor surfaces. Here are the different types of tennis court contamination:
- Nature and wildlife – If you have an outdoor court overlooked by hanging trees and plants, your tennis court could be at risk of mould formation. This can cause consequential damage to the surface.
- Animal waste – The outdoors are home to birds, worms, bugs and other creatures that can leave residue on your tennis court. Not only are bird dropping noticeable, but they are asp highly acidic. The uric acid will eat at the surface material and impair the surface permanently if action is not taken.
- Human food – Food and coloured drinks should be kept far away from a tennis court surface. Human food can be acidic and create a mess on the tennis court which can cause players to trip or slip on. They are also acidic and can stain the court. Chewing gum is one of the hardest food items to try to remove from a court. Professional mechanical scraping is recommended to eliminate sticky substances.
Sweep and air-blow dirt
Surface inconsistencies will impact a player’s performance and can lead to injured players. This is why it’s important to keep it clean.
Sweeping and air-blowing your tennis court regularly is key to keeping it clean. It is a good idea to sweep and air-blow debris once a week to keep your tennis court in proper condition.
Hose down your court
Sweeping, lightly scrubbing and hosing down the court will make your tennis court look spotless and overall more attractive. Pressure washing is also a powerful way to remove tough stains, although the use of pressure washing should be limited.
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