Once the warm weather comes around, children are itching to get outside and play. However, not many people realize what exactly is on the playground equipment their children are spending their days climbing on. Playground equipment is known to carry more germs than a toilet. In fact, a hygiene surface test conducted by the International Journal of Environmental Health showed 44% of playground surfaces tested positive for urine, feces, mucus, saliva, and other blood-borne pathogens. Playground equipment is highly contaminated, from bodily fluids to animal droppings and bugs to mold, and kids play on them for hours at a time! Safety and well-being of children should be a priority, which is why pressure washing playground equipment every six months to a year is a necessity. Pressure washing will get rid of all the nasty contaminants while keeping your equipment brand new, protecting your investment, and boosting the playgrounds appearance.