The ball pit is one of the most popular amusement facilities in indoor playgrounds, but it is also easy to hide dirt. Although the ball pit is full of fun, if it is not kept clean and tidy, it will seriously endanger the health and safety of children. This article will analyze why we need to clean the ball pit and how to clean balls. I hope this guide can help you complete the cleaning work.
Importance of cleaning the ball pool
Children especially like the ball pool in the indoor playground, but long-term use of the ball pool will bring pathogens to children, and our children's immunity is weak, their self-protection ability becomes low, and they are prone to illness. If we clean the ball pool properly, we can also extend the service life of the ball pool. At the same time, we regularly check the bottom and cushion of the ball pool to find broken or hidden sharp objects to prevent children from accidental injuries. For playground operators, keeping the ball pool clean is the key to winning the trust of parents.
Steps to clean plastic childrens balls
Preparation for cleaning the ball pit
First, we need to prepare a cleaning net bag, a large bucket or ball pit washer, warm water, child-safe disinfectant, a ball pit ball cleaner, a rag, a mop, a waterproof cloth or a drying rack, and gloves. Then we put the plastic balls into the net bag in batches. Keep the ball pit neatly sorted in batches. Pay attention to whether the ball pit is obviously damaged at this time. If so, we need to pick out a spare one for replacement.
Clean the plastic ball pit
First, we use a vacuum cleaner or dry brush to remove food crumbs, dust and other debris from the bottom, corners and gaps. Then we use a mixture of neutral detergent, warm water and a clean rag to scrub the ball pit to remove dirt. Then we use diluted child-safe disinfectant to wipe the entire pit, focusing on corners and gaps. Then wait for 1-5 minutes to disinfect the ball pit. Finally, we use a rag washed with clean water to wipe it again or let the ball pit dry naturally to ensure that there are no residual irritants.
Wipe the surface of the ball
First, we put the balls in a mesh bag in batches to prevent the bag from being too heavy and causing it to break. Then prepare warm water and add an appropriate amount of child-friendly disinfectant cleaner. Then we let the cleaning solution completely immerse the balls in the mesh bag and gently stir for 5-10 minutes. For balls with obvious stains, we can scrub them separately with a soft brush. Finally, remove the balls and rinse them thoroughly with clean water to ensure that all residual foam and disinfectant are washed away.
Dry the balls
We first spread the cleaned balls evenly on a clean, waterproof cloth or a special ball drying rack. Then we have to dry the balls naturally in a well-ventilated environment, or use a fan or low-temperature blower to make the balls dry faster. Finally, we must strictly confirm whether all the surfaces of the balls are completely dry, and try to avoid moisture that causes mold or bacteria to grow on the balls.
Check the bad balls
Before putting the balls back into the ball pool, we must conduct a comprehensive inspection of the balls. We should remove the broken, deformed, faded, sticky, and smelly balls to avoid safety hazards and cross-infection for children.
Refill the ball pool
After ensuring that the bottom of the plastic ball pool is completely clean and dry and there is no residual smell of detergent, we can pour the dried and inspected balls evenly back into the pool. Then gently flatten the surface of the balls. We must avoid uneven accumulation that affects the children's play experience.
The above is the reason why I introduced to you to clean the ball pool and the best way to clean ball pit balls. If you also want to buy a ball pool, you can contact us at Tongle. We will provide you with the most professional, affordable and high-quality amusement facilities. Let us work together to create a safer and more comfortable play environment for children.
