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How To Care For Trampoline Mat

Ask any inground or above ground trampoline owner what part of the trampoline they believe gets the biggest workout and they will most likely say, the springs. That’s true, but we have tips on how to care for the trampoline mat that you need to be diligent about because the mat is just as important as the springs.

The springs do take a beating when the trampoline is used and enjoyed, but the mat is what ties it all together. It is the largest surface area of the inground or above ground trampoline and you need to consider the following for the health of the jump mat.

How To Care For Trampoline Mat

  1. Keep it clean. This means, you’re better off not using shoes when you jump on the trampoline. Although using trampoline-safe shoes may make the rebounding safer because with socked feet you may slide upon landing. Make it a rule — no shoes on the trampoline.
  2. Make sure there is no dirt or debris on the jump mat. If a storm blows through you will want to clean off the mat to ensure there are no tree branches or other debris. Depending on where you live — in Arizona during monsoon season for example — you will want to ensure there is no dirt or sand on the mat. These items can damage the mat.
  3. Cover it up when you’re not using it. The best way to protect your jump mat on the inground or above ground trampoline, using a cover to protect the mat is the best advice we give our customers. Sun beating down on the mat can also dry it out and cause it to crack.
  4. If you’re going to wash it off, make sure you use a gentle cleaner and a soft cloth. Let it dry thoroughly before you jump on it again because a wet mat could be very slippery.
  5. Inspect it before every rebounding session. Look for any rips or tears and look for any areas that may be pulling away from the springs. Also, check the integrity of the springs and the spring covers.

Trampolines are a great investment in family fun, just make sure you take care of yours so you can protect that investment!

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — give us a call! We can answer any other questions you have about a trampoline purchase — inground or above ground.

If you’re thinking about getting an above ground or an inground trampoline this year, give us a call. Let’s talk about the best trampoline for you, your family and your budget.“Children learn through play and making it fun means they’ll have lots of practice developing skills. Whether you buy or borrow toys from your local toy library, they form an integral part in learning and a great way for families to spend time together”. 

Is Your Trampoline Summer-Ready?

It’s almost trampoline season! We know that some of our customers are able to enjoy their inground and above-ground trampolines year-round, but if that isn’t you — ask yourself, is your trampoline summer-ready? You don’t have to do too much to get it ready for fun and exercise for the 2021 summer season.

When you jump on a trampoline you almost immediately get happier! Rebounding helps boost your mood and also helps your lympthatic system get a jumpstart and that helps remove toxins from your body — it’s a win all day! We have yet to see someone jumping on a trampoline that doesn’t have a smile on his or her fact.

Whether you use your inground or above ground trampoline for fitness or fun or both you do need to ensure it’s still safe to use now that summer is almost here. As with any of your outdoor equipment, playground or swimming pool, they all require a bit of an inspection to see if there is any equipment or springs or even the jump mat that needs to be replaced.

Is Your Trampoline Summer-Ready?

Trampolines don’t have too many moving parts but you need to ensure:

  1. The jump map is still safe to use
  2. The springs are still all attached and none of them are broken
  3. The spring safety covers are in place.

We use galvanized metal for the inground trampoline springs to prevent rusting. We also carry springs made of zino or steel as they are also rust-proof metals.

The springs are what give you the bounce. The springs are what hold the mat taut to give you the bounce, too. The more often you jump, the more stress you are placing on the springs and the more often you will want to check and see that they are still safe. Springs can rust but more often, they stretch and that makes them weak.

Cover the trampoline and jump mat and the springs when you’re not using the trampoline to keep it protected from the elements.

Springs are easy to replace and once you do you will be back to jumping and smiling!

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — give us a call! We can answer any other questions you have about a trampoline purchase — inground or above ground.

If you’re thinking about getting an above ground or an inground trampoline this year, give us a call. Let’s talk about the best trampoline for you, your family and your budget.

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