EPDM tracks do not require complicated professional maintenance, but simple daily cleaning and care are essential, which directly affects the track's appearance, safety performance and service life.
Below we will detail the necessity of daily maintenance of EPDM tracks and complete, easy-to-operate daily cleaning steps.
Do EPDM Granule Running Tracks Need Daily Maintenance?
EPDM particle track is a kind of wear-resistant and weather-resistant sports ground, but long-term exposure to the outdoors, bearing daily pedestrian and athlete trampling, will inevitably accumulate dust, sand, stains and debris, and will also be affected by fallen leaves, rain, oil stains and other external factors.
Daily maintenance is not optional, but necessary work:
On the one hand, regular cleaning can keep the track clean and beautiful, avoid stains penetrating and causing color fading and dirty surface;
on the other hand, it can prevent sand and hard debris from abrading the EPDM particle surface under trampling, maintain the track's anti-slip and cushioning performance, and avoid premature cracking, peeling and aging.
Simple daily care can easily extend the service life of the EPDM track to more than 10 years, reducing the cost of large-scale repair and replacement.
Daily Cleaning & Maintenance Methods for EPDM Granule Running Tracks
1. Daily Routine Cleaning (Once Every 1-2 Days)Daily routine cleaning is the most basic and simplest link, mainly for floating dust, fallen leaves, paper scraps and other light debris.
• Use a soft broom, vacuum cleaner or electric sweeper to gently sweep the surface of the track, focusing on cleaning the track gaps, to avoid sand and gravel accumulating in the particle gaps, which will wear the track surface for a long time.
• It is forbidden to use hard brooms or metal cleaning tools to prevent scratching the EPDM particle surface and damaging the track structure.
2. Weekly Deep Cleaning (Once A Week)
For stains that cannot be removed by daily sweeping, weekly deep cleaning is required to keep the track clean.
• Rinse the track surface with clean water and a soft high-pressure water gun (adjust the water pressure to low and medium, avoid ultra-high pressure water impact), which can wash away most of the dust and shallow stains.
• For mild oil stains, beverage stains and footprints, use a neutral detergent (avoid strong acid, strong alkali, corrosive cleaning agents) mixed with warm water, scrub with a soft brush, and then rinse with clean water.
• After cleaning, let the track air dry naturally, do not walk or trample on it before it is completely dry.
3. Stain Targeted Treatment (Deal With Immediately When Found)
For special stains, timely targeted treatment can avoid permanent penetration and damage to the track:
• Oil stains, paint stains: Use a special neutral degreaser for rubber venues, apply it to the stain area, let it stand for 3-5 minutes, gently scrub with a soft cloth, and then rinse with water; do not use gasoline, thinner and other corrosive solvents.
• Gum, debris: Freeze it with an ice pack to harden it, then gently shovel it off with a plastic scraper, do not force it to tear to avoid damaging the EPDM surface.• Mold, moss (outdoor damp tracks): Use a mild anti-mold agent specially for rubber materials, scrub gently and rinse clean to keep the track dry.
Daily Maintenance Precautions for EPDM Granule Tracks
1. Prohibit sharp objects, heavy vehicles, and rough equipment from rolling or scratching on the track to avoid surface breakage.2. Avoid spilling oil, chemicals, colored solvents on the track surface to prevent irreversible stains and corrosion.
3. Keep the track drainage system unobstructed, clean up the drainage outlets regularly, and avoid water accumulation on the track surface after rain.
4. Do not place high-temperature objects on the track to prevent scalding and deformation of EPDM particles.
Conclusion
EPDM granule running tracks do not require complex professional maintenance, but simple daily cleaning and care are indispensable.
Adhering to daily sweeping, weekly deep cleaning and timely stain treatment, can keep the track in good performance and extend its service life.
Choosing high-quality EPDM granules can further reduce maintenance pressure and create a safe, clean and durable sports ground.
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