Maintenance of Acrylic Sports Surfaces


 CLEAN YOUR COURT REGULARLY
-    Once a month is suggested. Watch for evidence of mold or mildew in shaded areas and corners where organic debris tends to accumulate.
-    Acrylic coatings do not support fungus growth, so the growth of fungus or mold is a result of food and drink spills, decaying matter, or other foreign materials on the surface feeding these organisms.
To remove mold, fungus & other organisms on the acrylic surface use:
  • 2 parts household bleach/detergent, mixed with 1-part water. Use this solution to treat affected areas. Scrub gently with a soft bristled brush and rinse thoroughly after a few minutes.
  • Rinsing court with water is usually sufficient for general cleaning. If there are visible stains on the court surface, a mild detergent can be applied prior to gentle scrubbing with a soft bristled brush.


Here is a mild detergent formula:

Combine 4 parts water with 2 parts TSP (Tri-sodium phosphate, available in any chemical store) and 1 part household beach, when mildew present.

REMOVE STANDING WATER
Rain showers help clean your court. However, dirt accumulates in standing water, leaving stains and piles of debris. This acts like sandpaper under the players’ feet and creates abrasion on the surface. Remove water from birdbaths as often as possible.
REMOVE FOREIGN MATTER
Leaves and pine needles not only can stain your court but also are breeding grounds for mold and mildew. It is especially important to remove leaves in the fall and keep your court free of debris all winter.
USE PROPER EQUIPMENT
Use soft nylon or hair-type brooms for scrubbing your surface. Scrubbing too hard with hard bristles can damage the surface. Water brooms are a great tool for cleaning tennis court surfaces. A sponge would also be the ideal equipment to clean out the water.

DAMAGE PREVENTION
Post signs or banners near the entrance and throughout the court area with court “rules”.
Here are some suggestions:
·     Use only non-marking tennis shoes on the court surface
·     No bikes, roller blades, or skateboards
·     No chewing gum, food, or drinks (other than water) on the playing surface
·     Do not drag chairs, benches or other items over the surface
·     Use pads underneath chair legs or equipment that is on the court. Anchor benches or any other permanent fixtures to the surface to prevent damage from sliding or dragging. Protect the surface before driving maintenance vehicles onto the court.

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