Are you looking for how to make your slide fast? Is your child stuck on the slide? This is your slide cleaning guide.
1. Gather Supplies for Slide Maintenance for Indoor Slides or Outdoor Slides
Before you begin, gather the necessary supplies:
- Mild soap or dish detergent
- Soft-bristle brush
- Water hose or bucket
- Clean, dry towels
- Wax Paper
2. Remove Loose Debris from the Slide
Start by removing any loose dirt, leaves, or debris from the slide. Use a soft-bristle brush or a dry cloth to gently sweep off the surface. This initial step helps prevent scratching during the cleaning process. This step is mostly for outside slides. If you have a First Tikes Slide from Mattel hopefully this is an easy step (as the slide is less than 4 feet long).
3. Clean the Slide:
With your preferred cleaning solution, spray the slide a few times. Pay extra attention to areas with visible dirt or stains. Then wipe away the grime with a paper towel.
5. Rinse with Water:
Using a water hose or bucket, rinse the slide thoroughly to remove any soap residue. Make sure to rinse both the inside and outside of the slide, ensuring a clean and safe play surface.
6. Dry the Slide:
Pat the slide dry with clean, dry towels. Ensure that no moisture remains on the surface, as a dry slide is essential for the next step – waxing.
7. Choose the right wax for your slide cleaning
Just kidding – this isnt surfing – any wax paper will do.
3. Apply the Wax Paper
Grab the wax paper and put in some elbow grease! Try to meticulously cover every area. If you feel the wax getting rubbed off, get a new sheet!
6. Test the Slide:
After applying the wax paper – have an experienced slider go first. Clear the landing area and leave plenty of room. If a slide hasn’t been maintained for a long time – sliders can go significantly further, which can lead to injuries if no one is careful. If the slide is already intense – have someone at the bottom to catch the slider before they go too far.
7. Cleaning Frequency
A good indoor or outdoor slide is a lot of fun and will have a lot of engagement from children. You should look to clean up and apply wax paper to your slide whenever kids are starting to slow down and get stuck to the slide. We believe this slide cleaning guide will increase utilization of your slide.
