When I graduated from university and moved into my own place, the only house I could afford was right near a manufacturing plant. At first, I thought living in the industrial part of the city would be a nightmare, but it actually turned out to be fascinating. I quickly developed an interest in industrial equipment and supplies, and spent many evenings walking around the factories to get a better look at what was going on inside. Since then, I've moved to a quiet part of the city, but my interest in industry never waned. Since I don't have the luxury of being able to visit the industrial district anymore, I thought I'd do the next best thing--start a blog about it!
Your tennis court needs periodic care and maintenance if it is to retain its original beauty and cleanliness. When you slack on the maintenance, it accumulates debris, and moisture, which can lead to the development of mould. Part of tennis court maintenance is getting the right cleaning equipment and cleaning the surface at least once per week. Sweeping is one of the most effective ways to ensure you maintain cleanliness standards on the court. To achieve the standard, you need an excellent broom. Here are some of the qualities to look for in a tennis court broom.
Hygienic Broom Design
The effectiveness of the broom is all about the design. Several design techniques exist including drilled and stapled brooms, resin-set brooms, and other design technologies. The drill and staple brooms are the oldest in the market. They are made by simply folding the bristles and stapling them onto the block. The resin-set brooms are created by setting the bristles on a plastic block. They are durable and will be excellent for cleaning a tennis court. Brooms which are made using ultra-safe technology earn the highest recommendation because they combine excellent bristle retention and hygiene. Whichever technology you choose, ensure that it is durable and also very effective in cleaning.
The Stiffness of the Bristles
Three bristle stiffness categories exist, soft bristles, medium bristles and hard bristles. Soft bristles are long and thin, they pick up tiny particles and crumbles on the court. The medium bristles are excellent when you need to get leaves and other medium-sized debris off the court. Finally, the brushes with hard bristles are short and thick. They are ideal for pushing away heavy debris and removing debris from areas with thick grass or turf. You can also get brushes with combination bristle types.
The Bracket Type
Few people consider the type of bracket a broom has before making the purchase. The bracket is the part which links the head of the broom to the handle. Ideally, it should be made from a firm and adjustable material. The adjustability makes it easy to switch between different thicknesses of broom handles when doing your cleaning. It is also advisable to pick a bracket material which does not rust easily because you will be working outdoors.
The best way to get a broom which meets these requirements is by buying one from a trusted brand. This way, you will be assured of an easy time when sweeping the court, and durability of the broom.