Algae and moss turn safety surfacing into a slip hazard — the opposite of what it was installed for. We clean and treat wetpour and soft-pour playgrounds across the North West, restoring grip and colour without harming the rubber.
Since 2005, we’ve cleaned playground surfaces for schools, nurseries, councils, landlords, property managers and commercial sites properly, safely and without leaving a mess behind.
Trusted by Councils, Schools, & Charities.
Wetpour and soft-pour surfacing is engineered to protect children. Cleaned the wrong way, it quietly stops doing that.
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Day to day, wet pour playground maintenance is mostly common sense: remove leaves, litter and loose debris, and clean light marks with a weak detergent. But once dirt, moss, algae and spillages settle into the rubber surface, ordinary cleaning only reaches the top. That is when a professional deep clean makes the difference.
We use specialist machinery and suitable biodegradable cleaning products to clean wet pour and soft pour playground surfaces properly helping restore their appearance, freshen the surface and leave the area cleaner, brighter and more hygienic for the children, staff and visitors who use it.
Sweeping, debris removal and light detergent cleaning are useful for everyday upkeep. But they won’t properly remove deep-set grime, algae, moss or contamination sitting within the surface.
We use specialist equipment designed to clean playground surfacing more thoroughly than basic washing. The aim is to lift dirt from the surface without treating wet pour like ordinary concrete.
Where needed, we use specialist biodegradable products suitable for outdoor play areas, helping clean and sanitise the surface without unnecessary harshness.
A well-cleaned playground looks cared for again. For schools, nurseries, councils and site managers, that matters because people notice the condition of children’s spaces quickly.
See The Difference A Professional Cleaning Can Make!
Our services
Our specialist Playground cleaning service can transform a tired wet pour playground safety surface restoring it to how it looked when it was first laid. Regular cleaning will not only keep the surface in excellent condition. It will also prevent it becoming a slip hazard and help prevent the spread of germs that inhabit these surfaces.
Playground surfaces like wet pour rubber are designed to withstand all weathers and heavy usage whilst still providing a safe fun environment. But even the toughest wet pour surfaces will need the regular maintenance to help keep them performing at the highest level. Re
We have studied the science behind cleaning these specialist wet pour surfaces, following RoSPA guidelines and we can ensure your surfaces are left sterile, clean and with no damage.
We must follow Government guidelines regarding disinfecting surfaces we use. Generally speaking people are paying more attention interior surfaces and omitting to to clean exterior ones. We feel that playgrounds and sports facility’s need regular cleaning to prevent the spread of the Corona virus.
Society we need to take all reasonable steps to ensure we have taken precautions to reduce the risk as much as humanely possible. We also issue certificates of cleaning for every job we carry out. More advice can be found on the Rospa website. We have included a link which can be found HERE
It’s not possible to prevent dirt from getting into your playground, primarily if it’s used often, and partly owing to the UK climate.
What matters is how well and frequently you clean it. Left to deteriorate, a playground can cost considerably more by needing to be replaced. But why undergo the expense of a playground overhaul when you can avoid it by having it cleaned regularly? Get professionals to clean the playground and worry no more about any possible long-term damage to it, or the possibility of parents avoiding it.
And, don’t just have it cleaned, but have the work done by professionals. You only need to contact us today, and we will deep clean the playground you thought was beyond rescue, and have children happily using it again.
As part of our cleaning and disinfecting programs, we also clean fences, adult seating and rubbish bins in and around the play areas. These areas are often overlooked as potential sources of bacteria and viruses.
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What Makes Us Stand Out
There is an old saying that goes “Prevention is better than cure” this seems to apply to playground environments. While there is no legal requirement to have wet pour, playground surfaces cleaned regularly.
Give us a call on 08000933267 or use this Form. We offer free no Obligation advice on cleaning, disinfection and santiation of playgrounds.
FAQ
Usually the same day.
We hand sites back clean and dry, and we schedule around your calendar. Holidays, weekends, closures: your call.
Yes.
We use specialist biodegradable products, applied by PA1/PA6/PA6AW-certified staff. the qualifications that exist precisely for applying treatments responsibly. We’ll happily talk you through every product before we start.
Contained and removed. not rinsed into your drains, beds or water features. The site is left exactly as we found it, only cleaner.
We’re happy to share the paperwork before we step on site.
Because wetpour is held together by a rubber binder, and the wrong pressure tears granules out and opens seams permanently. A caretaker’s washer is, unfortunately, exactly the tool that causes that damage.
Yes. Most wetpour and soft-pour manufacturers list regular cleaning as part of maintenance, because growth cuts slip resistance and shortens the surface’s life. Keeping a record of it also helps with warranties and inspections.
Other Services
Chris Spruce Cleaning Services Ltd is one of the UK’s leading exterior cleaning specialists. We’ve been providing excellent cleaning results and exceptional levels of service to homeowners and businesses for over two decades.
We’ll look at your wetpour or soft-pour and tell you honestly whether it needs cleaning, treatment or nothing at all and put the figure in writing. No deposit, no pressure, no obligation to go ahead.
COMPANIES WE WORK WITH
We hold current accreditations from recognised UK industry bodies and operate as an approved contractor.
Certified Elevated Work Platform Operator
Approved Render Cleaning Specialist
Verified Local Authority Trader
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