Playgrounds are a Breeding Ground for Bacteria and Germs
A study published by the University of Arizona suggests that almost half of all playground equipment is contaminated with potentially illness-inducing bacteria.
While swinging on monkey bars, coasting down slides, and enjoying other recreational equipment, children are exposed to the urine, blood, saliva, sweat, and mucus of others who've used the equipment before them.
These facts make playground equipment twice as big of a biohazard as public restrooms.
Whether at an educational institution, park, or indoor play areas, parents and guardians should take precautions to protect children from contracting and transferring the germs and bacteria present on playground equipment.
Fortunately, there are a number of simple hygiene practices that can safeguard a child's health, whether at school or in public.
Without consistent, proper cleaning and sanitation, playground equipment can be a breeding ground for a host of bacteria and germs that cause mild to serious health issues. Norovirus, E. coli, salmonella, and hepatitis A are just a few of the common bacterium and illnesses that can be found in children's playgrounds.
In addition, already sick children can present even more of a health threat to your child. Infection can occur with a simple, accidental bump into a contagious playmate or the light touch of a contaminated surface.
What Professional Playground Cleaning Does
When you call in a Softwash Hawaii to clean up your playground, we remove debris, clean, sanitize and protect the playground equipment surfaces.
This, in turn, makes your playground a much safer and healthier place for kids in your community to play.
For most playgrounds, the best professional cleaning approach is Soft Washing.
Softwash Hawaii's process eliminates bacteria, germs, organic stains, mildew and algae with the application of our diluted bleach solution, along with a mixture of specifically designed cleansing formulas which safely clean, sanitize and protect the playgrounds equipment surfaces.
When is the right time to opt into a professional playground cleaning?
Let’s explore.
As a rule of thumb, a playground should be cleaned about as frequently as a bathroom would be.
This frequency is proportional to how often the playground is used, and by how many people.
Spot cleaning a few times a week is a standard guideline for keeping playgrounds clean and safe, in addition to professional cleaning every few months.
If you’re looking into professional cleaning for an at-home playground, it’s likely that you can get away with professional cleaning about once or twice a year; for public playgrounds, this can be more often depending on how well-frequented your area is.
When is the right time to opt into a professional playground cleaning?
As a rule of thumb, a playground should be cleaned about as frequently as a bathroom would be.
This frequency is proportional to how often the playground is used, and by how many people.
Spot cleaning a few times a week is a standard guideline for keeping playgrounds clean and safe, in addition to professional cleaning every few months.
If you’re looking into professional cleaning for an at-home playground, it’s likely that you can get away with professional cleaning about once or twice a year; for public playgrounds, this can be more often depending on how well-frequented your area is.
Softwash Hawaii recommend starting off the year with a clean slate for your playground by completing a full Soft-Wash of equipment and playground surfaces.
With the contagiousness of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to ensure that commonly used surfaces are sanitized as thoroughly and frequently as possible.
Contact Softwash Hawaii TODAY for a Complimentary Consultation.
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- We stand behind and warranty our work
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- Our staff from the office to the field technicians are happy to serve you
- Our staff is background checked, trained, uniformed, friendly, and professional
- We will always answer our phones and schedule you promptly
- We are members of nationwide association in which we help mentor others and set industry standards
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