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Playground Cleaning Kings provides playground cleaning, playground sanitizing, and play equipment disinfection services in the Ramapo, NY area for both residential and commercial properties, from backyard swing sets to school and park playgrounds. Contact us now for a free estimate.
Playground cleaning in Ramapo, NY costs anywhere from $230 to $580 on average for one standard play structure and the surfacing under it. The price depends on the size and number of structures, the surfacing type, how much grime, mold, or graffiti there is, whether you need disinfecting, and whether shade structures are included.
Yes, we take playground cleaning requests across Ramapo and the rest of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area. Labor and material costs here run about 16% above the national average, and the price range above already reflects that.
Yes, we clean playgrounds at schools, daycares, parks, HOAs, apartment complexes, churches, and other commercial properties. Let us know who owns the playground when you reach out.
Yes, we clean wood and plastic playsets at homes. A lot of people have us do the playset on the same visit as a deck or fence wash.
We scrub and rinse the equipment, pick trash, broken glass, and debris out of the surfacing, and give extra attention to handrails, grips, swings, and slide entrances. Disinfecting can be added.
Yes, we can clean the play structures, the surfacing under them, or both. Surfacing is usually priced on top of the equipment, so tell us which you need.
Yes, when they're used correctly. We use mild detergents and disinfectants, follow the label, and rinse until there's no residue. Kids stay off until everything is completely dry.
Yes, we point out loose bolts, cracked plastic, rust, splinters, and wasp nests. It isn't a certified safety inspection, but it shows you what needs repair.
Yes, we cover the Ramapo, NY area. Send us the property address and we'll confirm.
Every one to three months for most public playgrounds, and monthly for busy school and park sites. Backyard playsets usually need it once or twice a year.
Yes, we can set up monthly, quarterly, or seasonal visits. A regular schedule usually costs less per visit than booking one-time cleanings.
Yes, we can come early, late, on weekends, or during school breaks.
Yes, kids need to stay off it while we work and until the equipment is rinsed and dry. We'll tell you when it can reopen.
Plastic and metal equipment is usually ready within 2 to 4 hours, once it's rinsed and fully dry. Wooden playsets typically need 24 to 48 hours, depending on the weather.
We need the address, photos of each structure and the ground under it, the surfacing type, and roughly how big the area is. Mention any mold, graffiti, or bird droppings, and whether there's a spigot nearby.
No, as long as we can get to the playground and it stays closed to kids while we work.
Yes, we can arrange the work and the billing with a board member, property manager, facilities director, or whoever approves it.
Yes, we can take on large park playgrounds and several sites at once, such as a group of schools or HOA communities. Send us each address with photos and we'll schedule them together.
Yes, we confirm the price before we start, usually from photos. If we find more buildup or graffiti on site than expected, we check with you before doing the extra work.
Yes, we can give you a written record of the date, what we cleaned, and any issues we flagged, so it can go in your playground maintenance file.
Hand cleaning the equipment on a typical playground usually takes 2 to 3 hours. Big structures, a large surfacing area, or heavy buildup add time.
Yes, but only at low pressure and only where the equipment maker allows it. We stay at or below 1,500 PSI with the nozzle at least 12 inches away, because high pressure chips paint, damages plastic, and raises wood grain.
Yes, we scrub everything with detergent first and then disinfect the plastic and metal. Disinfectant only works on a surface that's already clean.
Yes, sometimes, on plastic and metal. We dilute it to about 1/3 cup per gallon of water, never mix it with other cleaners, and rinse it off. Strong bleach stays off poured rubber because it can damage it.
Yes, we remove black mold, mildew, green algae, and lichens. Shaded playsets and spots next to damp mulch grow it fastest, so they get extra scrubbing.
Yes, we wet the rubber, scrub it with a mild cleaner, and rinse at low pressure. Rubber tiles get the same treatment. We never use steam or hot water machines on poured rubber because they can make it delaminate.
Yes, we use a wood cleaner, a soft brush, and low pressure so the wood doesn't splinter. Wood isn't disinfected like plastic or metal, but cleaning takes off the dirt, mildew, and graying.
Yes, once the wood is fully dry, which usually takes 24 to 48 hours. Kids should stay off it until the finish cures, which can take several days.
Yes, we clean tube slides and crawl tubes inside and out, along with open slides. Clear bubble windows get a non-scratch cleaner so they don't go cloudy.
Yes, these are high-touch parts, so they get the most attention. We'll point out any rust or chipped coating we find.
Yes, we clean shade canopies, benches, and picnic tables around the play area. Shade structures are usually priced as an add-on based on their size.
Yes, we clean indoor play structures by hand with a cleaner and a disinfectant instead of a pressure washer. Tell us whether there are crawl tubes, tube slides, or playhouses.
Yes, we rake it, pick out debris, and rinse it with clear water. We only use pressure on stuck spots, and gently, so the mulch stays in place.
Yes, we pick out trash and debris and rake displaced chips back under swings and slide exits. We don't pressure wash loose mulch, and we cover it so wash water stays out.
Yes, we brush the turf and rinse at low pressure so the infill stays put. For odor we use an enzyme cleaner, because rinsing alone doesn't reach the infill.
Yes, we pick out trash, debris, and animal waste and rake the sand level. Let us know if cats or other animals get into it.
Usually it's a thin film of algae or grime that grows in shade and turns slick with dew. We scrub it off, double rinse, and never put shine products on slides or grips.
Yes, we scrub droppings off monkey bars, rails, and playset roofs, then disinfect those spots.
Yes, in most cases. We test a hidden spot first, because the right method depends on the paint and whether the surface is plastic, metal, or wood.
Yes, we clean and then disinfect the high-touch parts with a product labeled for that germ, including any spot where a child got sick. Tell us if your health department gave you specific steps.
Yes, please move toys, cushions, and anything not attached to the playset.
No, not in most cases. We cover nearby plants with tarps or plastic and rinse with plenty of clean water.
We scrub with a mild detergent and soft or medium brushes, then apply an EPA-registered disinfectant and keep it wet for its full label contact time, often 5 to 10 minutes. Everything gets a fresh water rinse at the end.
No, rain may wash off loose dirt, but rain, sun, and freezing weather don't kill germs or remove built-up grime and mold.
Yes, warm water, dish soap, a soft brush, and a garden hose handle routine cleaning. Call us for mold, poured rubber, heavy buildup, or disinfecting.
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