Wetpour Maintenance is the process of cleaning and caring for rubber safety surfacing to ensure it is clean, free from debris and performing to its best consistently. Without regular proactive servicing wetpour surfaces can become dirty, which not only affects the look of the play area but also can cause slippage and loss of the anti-slip properties meaning that children could be injured when playing on the surface. To avoid this, we recommend a simple care and maintenance regime which includes regularly sweeping the surface with a brush and carrying out periodic low pressure washing using water and a mild detergent or if there is a persistent stain such as chewing gum, then a freezing aerosol can be used.
Case Study: Transforming a Neglected Wetpour Surface with Proper Maintenance
We recommend a professional contractor to carry out these processes as they have the correct equipment to use which can be specifically adapted for cleaning soft rubber surfacing. This will allow them to properly clear the surface of organic growth such as moss and algae which can cause the wetpour to look dirty and discolored. The specialized cleaners that they use will also kill any organic growth and make sure that the surface is safe to play on for children.
Wet pour can be damaged by vandals which is why it is important to keep the area secure and ensure that the surfacing is protected with fencing or other suitable barriers. If the surfacing is damaged by vandalism or by a sharp object then a repair kit can be used to mend the surfacing quickly, this involves re-pouring the safety rubber-resin mix in the affected area which is usually done on site.