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RUBBER FILLED ASTRO TURF SYNTHETIC GRASS SPORTS PITCH MAINTENANCE
It is therefore recommended that the surface is drag brushed or drag raked regularly so that the fill levels remain even throughout and the carpet fibres are lifted and straightened to some degree. This is best carried out at least monthly and should be in opposing directions each time so that a directional pile is avoided.
The surface should be Deep Cleaned thoroughly at least once per annum but preferably twice. The Deep Cleaning Process will decompact the infill, lift it, and extract a degree of contamination and other foreign debris, prior to returning it to the system. Infill that has migrated away from the main playing area is picked up and re-introduced to the main playing area prior to the entire area having its infill evenly redistributed. The infill levels are then checked and any areas that are low on infill are topped up. The Deep Cleaning Process is a slow process which allows the specially designed machinery as much time as possible to extract fine contamination build up from the existing infill prior to the infill being returned to the system. The Deep Cleaning Process consists of 6 passes over the entire surface three of which are length ways and three width ways.
The Deep Cleaning Process is usually carried out by specialist cleaning machinery at times when the upper levels of fill are dry. SSP Maintenance Ltd are able to carry out such works and are able to offer contracts for such works.
Handy Tip: Use an Independent Specialist Contractor to carry out Monthly and Annual Maintenance
Annual Routine:
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Fully Decompact Infill
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Redistribute Infill Evenly Over Synthetic Grass Surface
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Extract Contamination (Worn Carpet Fibre, Foreign Debris etc.) From Infill
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Lift & Open Up Carpet Fibres
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Check Infill Levels
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Apply Moss & Algal Chemical Killer
Specialist Maintenance
Specialist maintenance should be carried out by trained operatives using specifically designed machinery on an annual basis. The maintenance should be carried out by an approved contractor using approved machinery. This type of machinery is best used during dry weather.
The surface should have an approved chemical applied to them each year to help kill off any moss and algal spores that may try to establish themselves within the system. If any doubts are raised regarding the type of chemical that should be used please consult the installation contractor.
Contractual Maintenance Services
SSP Maintenance Ltd are able to offer both Annual Cleaning Services and monthly Maintenance and Cleaning Services. Our Maintenance and Cleaning Services are based on annual, three year or five year agreements unless specified otherwise. The term of the maintenance agreement simply guarantees the quotation price for the agreement period. Annual Cleaning agreements can be for either one visit or two visits per annum. The visits require the upper levels of the infill to be dry and that any live moss or algae to be dead prior to the process commencing. Surfaces are generally available for play from 4.00p.m. onwards.
The process consists of the infill being decompacted throughout the entire area. Areas where infill has migrated to such as the perimeter of the enclosure have the excess infill lifted and moved to more high play areas. The infill is then lifted and the fibres of the synthetic grass carpet are opened up. A degree of contamination held within the infill is extracted from it by a specifically designed vacuum unit prior to the infill being filtered back onto the surface. The infill is evenly redistributed over the surface. The infill levels are checked and any top up infill is applied to areas requiring top up*. The surface is checked for any damage and an annual report is forwarded to the client.
The amount of times an artificial grass pitch requires cleaning within a calendar year does depend on the amount of use the surface is subjected to and the degree of regular maintenance carried out.
Annual Maintenance and Cleaning Agreements
Annual Maintenance and Cleaning agreements are designed for owners of synthetic grass astro turf pitches who do not have the time or opportunity to carry out the desired maintenance regimes for their surface. SSP Maintenance Ltd are able to carry out monthly or bi-monthly maintenance visits incorporating an annual cleaning service to ensure the surface is kept in the best possible condition.
Maintenance visits include the mechanical drag brushing of the surface to help keep the infill free moving and spread evenly over the area. The infill levels are checked with any perimeter build up moved back to the main playing area and any areas lacking in the required levels are topped up*. The synthetic grass carpet is groomed and checked for any faults. This service can be carried out monthly or bi-monthly dependent on the use of the surface, its location and the time of the year. The monthly maintenance service keeps the courts out of action for as short as time as possible and every effort is made to cause as little inconvenience as possible to players. The application of a moss and algal chemical to kill off any live spores and help prevent the establishment of such spores is carried out at least once during one of these visits**.
Incorporated into the annual maintenance is a cleaning visit. The cleaning process consists of the infill being decompacted throughout the entire area. Areas where infill has migrated to such as the perimeter of the enclosure or areas along the net line have the excess infill lifted and moved to more high play areas. The infill is then lifted and the fibres of the synthetic grass carpet are lifted and opened up. A degree of contamination held within the infill is extracted from it by a specifically designed vacuum unit prior to the infill being filtered back onto the surface. The infill is evenly redistributed over the surface. The infill levels are checked and any top up infill is applied to areas requiring top up*. The surface is checked for any damage and an annual report is forwarded to the client. The amount of times a 3G rubber filled synthetic grass sports pitch requires cleaning within a calendar year does depend on the amount of use the surface is subjected to and the degree of regular maintenance carried out.
Footnote: Annual Maintenance and Cleaning Agreements are site specific and governed by the facilities location and use. The packages are designed specifically for each individual site and offered to clients under separate quotation.
* Top up infill is supplied at an extra cost but applied free of charge if undertaken during other works.
