"When our HOA switched to Safe and Sound Playgrounds for the maintenance and care of our tot lots, we had no idea the level of care and commitment we would receive. Safe and Sound is thorough and they let us know what needs to be done to ensure our resident's safety and the most economical way to do it too! A pleasure to work with, and always dependable, we have been so pleased to have Safe and Sound Playgrounds taking care of our community."
-Phoenix, Arizona Home Owner |
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The Case for Clean Sand
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n public and private outdoor recreation areas, good sand quality for soft fall surfaces and playgrounds is important. Clean, litter-free sand can prevent injuries and illness, reduce the risk of litigation, and ensure a positive experience for communities and constituents. Parks & Recreation officials, park maintenance personnel, playground committees, city officials, playground safety consultants, recreation management professionals, public safety activists, principals, teachers, coaches, concerned parents and PTO members, property managers, and HOAs all have vested interests in well-kept playground surfaces. These parties often investigate outdoor cleaning services that include removing debris and germs by sifting and sanitizing (or sterilizing) the sand so that it is safe for play.
Step 1: Sifting
Sifting the sand entails using the right equipment to remove broken glass, stones, small pieces of wood, pop tops, bottle tops, syringes, cigarette butts, oil residue, tar (on beaches), and animal droppings, whether in sandboxes, fall zones , or beach volleyball courts. Our sand cleaning services include deep sifting at regular intervals to maximize safety and reduce liability. The kinds of areas we clean include kindergartens, schools, municipal public playgrounds and tot lots, apartment or HOA-managed play areas, and volleyball clubs. Typical maintenance consists of a 12-inch cleaning annually and 6-inch cleanings quarterly; however, factors such as frequency of use and vandalism history may warrant a more frequent sand maintenance plan. If sand levels are low and replenishment is being considered, we recommend cleaning before buying and adding new sand. Even if only 6 inches of new sand are added, existing rocks, contaminants, and other debris will resurface. Other applications for our ground surface outdoor cleaning services include: golf courses (i.e., sand pits, bunkers, sand traps), natural and man-made beaches, and equestrian arenas.
Step 2: Sanitizing (Optional)
According to a 2008 NSF International Swab Testing study, a public-park sandbox has the highest level of bacteria—more than a restaurant tray—in part because it retains the bacteria left from human contact, such as saliva, food items, and other bacteria from human hands. To prevent the spread of germs in any sand surface, including volleyball courts and soft fall areas under or around play structures, we recommend the add-on service of sterilizing the sand. Safe & Sound applies an earth-friendly product two times to sanitize the area thoroughly. Clean, sanitized sand helps keep children and parents as well as sand volleyball players, coaches, and referees injury-free and healthy.
Why Hire Safe and Sound?
- Ready When You Are. We own the equipment so there is no unnecessary wait-time.
- A Quality Job in a Short Timeframe. Our service professionals are trained to operate the sand cleaning machine and assess and apply the appropriate sand sifting screens for your area. This specialized knowledge allows us to conduct our business quickly and efficiently so that your facilities will be in working order with minimal downtime and cost.
- Cost-effective. Our sand cleaning services are 1/10th the cost of removing and replacing existing dirty sand.
- Your Long-term Solution. We keep up with your regularly scheduled maintenance plan so you don’t have to worry about lapses in cleanliness.
Call us at (480) 888-8784 or email us to request an estimate or for more information. |
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