5 Tennis Court Maintenance Tips

One of the most popular surfaces for tennis courts is synthetic grass, which is what these 5 tennis court maintenance tips are geared towards. These maintenance tips can not only help keep the quality of your game up but can also keep you safe. Following these tennis court maintenance tips will also do wonders for keeping your tennis court looking its best.

1. Replace the sand regularly. Synthetic grass courts have sand underneath the grass for several reason. First, the sand helps to keep the grass in place. The second and more important feature is that the sand helps to absorb impact, lessening the pressure put on knees and ankles. Remember to replace the sand at least once a year and make sure it is spread out evenly to avoid turned ankles.
2. Treat the court for mold. One of the biggest problems that synthetic tennis courts have is the buildup of mold and algae. The next tennis court maintenance tip helps to avoid this problem. Apply a mold and algae treatment to the entire court once each year and you should have no trouble from unwanted growth on your tennis court.
3. Change into tennis shoes on the court. This maintenance tip helps to reduce the cleanup needed on a tennis court. Simply waiting to change into your tennis shoes until you are on the outskirts of the tennis court can help reduce the amount of dirt and debris that you track onto the court. This helps to reduce the need for the next tennis court maintenance tip.
4. Sweep the court after each match. Sweeping the court after each use can help keep your tennis court looking amazing. By sweeping the court after each use, dirt and debris doesn't have a chance to build up all over your court, providing a quick and easy cleaning process.
   
5. Lay a tarp over the court. The last maintenance tip applies to when there is adverse weather on an outdoor court. It is best to lay a tarp over the court when it is not in use. That way, rain and anything else that might soil your tennis court ends up on the tarp instead. It is much easier to move and clean the tarp than to overhaul the entire tennis court.