Tennis Court Maintenance
Tennis Court Maintenance is essential to extend the life of your tennis court and enhance the playing experience. It involves daily routines that take only 10 minutes a day and include brushing, watering, and rolling the court.
Ensure that organic debris such as leaves and pine needles are removed from the court regularly. These items contaminate the surface and provide the ideal breeding environment for mildew and mould. This also applies to moss, which can be very slippery and can result in injury. Regular cleaning with a brush and vacuum cleaner should eliminate any of these organic contaminants from the court to minimize damage and maintain a safe playing environment.
Seasonal Tennis Court Maintenance Checklist
Puddles of standing water on the court should be removed as soon as possible. Long-term standing water softens the coatings and results in premature wear.
If your court has line tapes, these should be rolled regularly to keep them firm and at the correct height. This will improve playability and allow them to hold the lines better.
Most clay courts need to be watered twice a day, although this can be reduced in scorching weather to reduce the amount of moisture lost through evaporation. This will keep the court firm and help with sand topdressing.
Pressure washing is a valuable part of tennis court maintenance and can be used to remove stubborn stains on the court surface. It is important not to apply too much pressure, however, as excessive force can damage the surface of the court and also cause the rubber to crack.
