Playground Cleaning Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our professional school and nursery playground cleaning services in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Are your cleaning processes safe for pupils and play equipment?

Yes, safety is our priority. For heavy organic staining and black algae on wet pour surfaces, we use professional sanitising agents followed by a high-volume clean-water flush to completely neutralise residue. The play area is left fully sanitised, pH-balanced, and completely safe for children before hand-over.

Can playground cleaning be carried out during school holidays or weekends?

Yes, we schedule playground cleaning around school calendars—including term breaks, half-terms, and weekends—to ensure complete flexibility with zero disruption to staff, pupils, or daily routines.

Are your technicians fully insured and DBS checked?

Yes, all Jet Clean Drives technicians are fully DBS cleared and covered by £5M public liability insurance, providing complete peace of mind for school administrative teams, site managers, and local authorities.

What types of play surfaces can you clean?

We work across all commercial and nursery surfaces, including rubber wet pour, resin-bound flooring, tarmac, block paving, artificial turf, timber structures, and heavy-duty plastic play equipment. Pressure and cleaning agents are carefully adjusted for each surface type.

Will pressure washing damage rubber wet pour surfaces?

No. Standard high-pressure blasting can tear loose rubber granules, which is why we use flat-surface rotary cleaners operating at controlled pressures combined with soft washing techniques. This safely lifts algae, moss, and grime without destabilising the surface sub-base.

Do I need to provide a water supply?

Yes, we require access to an external water supply or garden tap on site. Our commercial equipment is designed for high flow efficiency, keeping overall water usage to a minimum.

How long will the playground take to dry?

Drying times depend on weather conditions and surface porosity. Most rubber wet pour and tarmac areas dry within 1 to 3 hours following our final clean-water flush.

Which forms of payment do you accept for schools and councils?

We accept Bank Transfers (BACS), Debit and Credit Cards (including Mastercard, Visa, and American Express), Cash, and Cheques. We provide detailed VAT invoices to work seamlessly with school bursars and council procurement workflows.

Will you leave the school grounds tidy?

A pristine clean-up is standard. We thoroughly rinse down surrounding walls, pathways, and fencing, ensuring all moss and organic debris are collected, bagged, and removed from the site before we leave.

If you have any further enquiries, please feel free to make an enquiry and our team will be happy to assist.