Do your kids love to play on your backyard trampoline for hours? Are you glad they found a fun activity that helps them get some exercise, but tired of having to spend time cleaning up all the mess they bring from the trampoline mat? Just like anything you store outside, a trampoline will get dirty, but it’s really not that hard to give the entire structure a good clean once in a while. As long as you have about an hour of free time and access to soap and water, you can make the old parts of your trampoline look like new again.

It is important to have your trampoline inspected regularly so that you can be sure that all parts of the trampoline are in good working order. After months of repeated use, many of the parts of the trampoline can wear out or even become damaged, and if you jump on it without looking at all the parts, you could risk serious injury. Regular trampoline cleaning gives you an excuse to carefully inspect each part of the frame as you remove dirt and debris, saving you time and ensuring your trampoline is safe for future use.

Begin your cleaning routine by removing any additional trampoline accessories or sets you may have installed. This includes trampoline mats, enclosures, nets, game covers, basketball hoops, or jump boards. Keep an eye out for worn or rusted trampoline parts while removing these additional accessories. Once you’ve disassembled the platform, start by soaking the entire trampoline mat with water from a garden hose. Keep in mind that water will drip through the mat, so be sure to move the structure away from dirt or other materials that will end up back on the trampoline.

Use a clean kitchen mop or large automotive sponge dipped in soapy water to give the entire trampoline mat and frame a good scrub. Work from the top down, so dirty water is always going down to the floor and doesn’t mix with clean water and areas you’ve already washed. Pay particular attention to the springs and rings that hold the mat to the frame, as this is where most of the dirt and damage will appear. When you’re done scrubbing, be sure to hose off all the soap.