PLAY GROUNDS

Did you know there is a distinction between Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting?

• CLEANING: this process removes germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces or objects. This process does not necessarily kill germs, but by removing them it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.

• SANITISING: This lowers the number of germs on surfaces to a safe level as judged by public  health standards.

• DISINFECTING: kills germs on surfaces. Disinfecting works by using chemicals to kills germs on surfaces or objects.

Have you ever considered the importance of keeping playground structures Germ Free?  Most people do not bother with Cleaning, Sanitising &Disinfecting Playground Equipment.  This is because they assume rainwater and sunshine is sufficient and there really isn’t any reason for cleaning them.

People often assume that because outdoor playground equipment is exposed to sunshine and rain, as well as other elements, it is clean. This is a misconception. Children who climb, slide, crawl, push, pull, swing and contact playground surfaces may be exposed to germs, bacteria, debris, and just plain disgusting things at higher levels than you may expect. Traces of mucus, sweat, blood, saliva, vomit, feces, and urine left by previous users or animals also have the potential to induce illness. Germs and bacteria can live on surfaces for long periods of time. Little hands, feet or other parts that contact contaminated surfaces can spread illness. About 80% of infections are spread through hand contact.

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