{"id":63,"date":"2014-06-23T14:01:48","date_gmt":"2014-06-23T14:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.einflatables.com\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2025-09-25T05:48:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T05:48:12","slug":"18-equipment-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.einflatables.com\/blog\/6_equipment-and-repair\/18-equipment-maintenance.html","title":{"rendered":"Equipment Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Equipment Maintenance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Inflatable units bring a lot of joy to customers and, as a result, they can become worn if they are not properly maintained. Your inflatable units are the backbone of your business, so you\u2019ll want to do everything you can to protect your investment.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Here are some tips for properly maintaining your units.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Use ground covers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ground covers may seem like an unnecessary extra load to carry around, but make no mistake about it, these covers will save you a lot of headache in the long run. When laid out properly, ground covers increase the longevity of your units by protecting them from rips and tears. A vinyl tarp works best for dry units. For wet units, you\u2019ll want to use a canvas tarp, as vinyl becomes very slippery when wet.<\/p>\n

Set a cleaning schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the heavy amount of use your inflatable units will get week after week, it is wise for you to stick to a cleaning schedule on a weekly-basis, or even a twice-weekly basis for highly rented units. Keep in mind that this cleaning schedule does not eliminate the need for the basic cleaning that you should do before and after your inflatables are used. At a minimum, this should include some sweeping and wiping.<\/p>\n

During your weekly cleaning sessions, you should inflate your units and\u2026<\/p>\n