Power washing a trampoline can be dangerous and life-threatening. If you decide to power wash your trampoline, the following steps must be followed:
1) Cover all metal parts of your trampolines with foam covers. This is very important since the water pressure from the power washer can cause pieces of metal to fly off and cut you or someone else nearby.
2) Use only commercial power washers that produce less than 1000 PSI pressure. The utility company’s pressure tanks have a limit on how much pressure they can store, so if you’re going through one of these companies it will not apply enough force to damage any part of a trampoline. However, using a gas-powered engine that pumps out more than 1000 PSI can be very dangerous, especially without safety equipment like gloves, goggles, and earplugs.
3) Power wash the trampoline in sections that do not expose you to any risk. Areas, where there are metal parts, should be scrubbed by hand with a brush. Trampoline jumping mats should only be washed once or twice but never at angles where high-pressure water could flow through the mat’s holes because this will cause your trampoline to sink slightly when water rushes in dripping down into the lower foam pads below.
4) Rinse off all soap residues with clean water that does not produce bubbles or foams if it hits surfaces painted with latex paint (never use bleach cleaners). When you’re finished rinse off any areas that have soap residues to prevent any spots from appearing.
5) Allow the trampoline to be completely dry before allowing anyone to use it again (not only the trampoline mat, the trampoline frame too) Drying a trampoline is best done with a leaf or lawn blower, but if this is not available you can carefully drag the trampoline across your yard so water falls off and does not pool under the jumping mat.
How do I get the green off my trampoline?
Regular soap just won’t do the trick, so instead, pour hydrogen peroxide (3%) into a sponge or cloth diaper (at least 10% of the sponge should be peroxide). Wipe off the jumping mat in small sections. Keep the surface wet with hydrogen peroxide throughout this process. Use paper towels to wipe up any excess foaming when you are done. Rinse several times with water until the surface is clean and foam-free. Allow drying completely before using again.
How do I get the black off my trampoline?
Mix 2 cups of hydrogen peroxide in a five-gallon bucket. Use a sponge to wash the trampoline jumping mat, working in small sections. Keep the surface wet with hydrogen peroxide throughout this process. Once you get tired of dipping your sponge into the mixture, switch to using paper towels. Finish by rinsing several times with water until the surface is clean and foam-free. Allow drying completely before using again or placing any TLC (tender, loving care) on it.
How do I get the stains off my trampoline?
1 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide
1/2 cup baking soda
Mix together until not fizzing anymore and use dish soap to wash your trampoline
I don’t own a power washer, what can I use instead?
Mix 1/2 cup laundry detergent with 2 cups vinegar in one bucket and fill it with hot water from your faucet. Move around on your trampoline with a broom made of natural fibers to agitate the mixture and remove green stains. Rinse with a hose or bucket of clean water.
How do I get the rust off my trampoline?
For good trampoline cleanings and rust protection, you need a mix of 2 cups vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon baking soda in one bucket and fill it with hot water from your faucet. Move around on your trampoline with a large scrub brush made of natural fibers to agitate the mixture and remove rust stains. Rinse with a hose or bucket of clean water.
Is there anything I can use in place of bleach?
Mix 3 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide (3%), 1/4 cup baking soda, and 5 tablespoons dishwasher liquid soap together in one bucket and fill it with hot water from your faucet. Move around on your trampoline with a large scrub brush made of natural fibers to agitate the mixture and remove tough stains. Rinse with a hose or bucket of clean water.
Can I spray my trampoline down with a hose?
Yes, but this method is not recommended because it doesn’t work as well as power-washing or using chemical cleaners after you have followed the steps listed above. Spray off green areas using a garden hose nozzle that produces 1-2 gallons per minute at 15 – 20 pounds per square inch (psi).
What if I don’t want to power wash my trampoline?
If you do not wish to use any chemical cleaners or power washer products, try scrubbing the green areas using a mixture of 1 cup liquid dish soap, 1-gallon warm water, and 2 tablespoons bleach.
How do I keep my trampoline mat from turning green again?
Spray the jumping mat with an anti-foaming compound. This will help prevent dirt and grime to stick to the trampoline mat so it remains clean for longer.
Can you wash the trampoline net?
Yes, you can use a garden hose nozzle with 1.5 gallons per minute at 15 pounds per square inch (psi) to spray off dirt and grime in the trampoline safety pad.
Can I wash my trampoline springs?
You cannot wash your trampoline springs because they are too small for any automatic washing machine — even one designed for petite items like children’s clothing. You will need to manually clean them, though there is no specific instruction on how to do that yet that we know of. However, this YouTube video shows someone cleaning their trampoline mat with a power washer without issue. As long as you don’t aim the nozzle directly at one spot for very long or apply too much pressure (15-20 psi) to the trampoline springs, you should be fine. Just remember not to spray too close or for too long and use a nozzle with 1.5 gallons per minute at 15 pounds per square inch (psi).
Can you use bleach to clean a trampoline?
Yes, you can use bleach to clean your trampoline, but only after you’ve used other methods listed above like using dish soap or hydrogen peroxide (3%). Never mix bleach with any other cleaner because toxic fumes will fill the air and it could be fatal for small children and animals — even if they are outside. If you still want to try it, then dilute 1/4 cup of bleach into one bucket filled with 1-gallon warm water. You should not apply the mixture directly to one spot for too long because that could discolor your jumping mat. Just spray off green areas with a garden hose nozzle that produces 1-2 gallons per minute at 15 – 20 pounds per square inch (psi).
How do I clean the trampoline cover?
You cannot wash the trampoline cover with a hose or power washer because it is made from very thick, tight-knit material that holds in air and water. It is designed to protect your jumping mat from heavy rain and snow, so you can’t simply throw it in a washing machine either.
What do I use to keep my trampoline vinyl clean?
You can clean your trampoline vinyl using a mixture of 1 cup liquid dish soap per gallon of warm water. Spray off dirt and grime with a garden hose nozzle that produces 1-2 gallons per minute at 15 – 20 pounds per square inch (psi).
How to clean snow off my Trampoline?
You can clean your trampoline by sweeping away large piles of snow with a broom. Just make sure the bearings are covered so it doesn’t spin while you’re sweeping or falling apart because it’s not balanced. If there is an excessive amount of built-up snow, then get rid of it using warm water and mild detergent to prevent damage to your trampoline mat.
Can I use bleach on my trampoline?
Yes, you can use bleach on your trampoline if other methods listed above fail to remove green stains, rust stains, etc. Keep in mind that mixing any cleaning compound should be avoided regardless of what you’re cleaning because toxic fumes could cause serious harm — even death — to children or animals exposed for too long or at too high of levels. If you still want to try it, then dilute 1/4 cup of bleach into one bucket filled with 1-gallon warm water. You should not apply the mixture directly to one spot for too long because that could discolor your jumping mat. Just spray off green areas with a garden hose nozzle that produces 1-2 gallons per minute at 15 – 20 pounds per square inch (psi).
