Bouncing on a trampoline can be a fun and healthy activity for the whole family if all safety rules are followed properly. A lot of people are apprehensive about buying trampolines because of the risks involved. However, if accompanied by the right safety measures and accessories, you can maximise your family bonding time without worrying about having injuries.

2. Bouncing on a
trampoline can be a
fun and healthy
activity for the
whole family if all
safety rules are
followed properly. A
lot of people are apprehensive about buying
trampolines because of the risks involved. However, if
accompanied by the right safety measures and
accessories, you can maximise your family bonding time
without worrying about having injuries.
There are different types of accessories available in the
market. You can choose based on the size, type of
safety they provide, and other form of protection from
different elements.
Safety Netting
The safety netting is the most popular safety accessory
used today. It is designed to prevent the user from
falling off when jumping on a trampoline. Safety nets
should be used every time your bouncing equipment is
placed near the patios, fences, or trees. This enclosure
can give you a peace of mind that your children will be
far from having injuries while they are bouncing away.
Mats
These mats are usually made from synthetic materials
that make them elastic even when they are placed and
stored outdoors in inclement weather. However, you
need to keep in mind that you always need to check for
your mats for any signs of wear and tear. If you find that
its rings are coming off or it is losing its stitching, then
you must replace your mat immediately. General wear
can greatly affect the safety and the quality of jumps of
the users.
Springs
Springs are the most important parts of spring-based
trampolines. The greater tension and stronger the
springs are, the greater bounce you will get. Most
springs are covered with galvanized metal to keep them
from getting rusty when they are stored outdoors. Since
these springs are important aspects of your trampoline,
you should learn when is the best time to replace them
if you want to have the best bouncing and safety. Even
if your springs are made from galvanized metal, they
will still get weak and overstretched over time. So make
sure that your springs are still in good condition before
you use your trampolines.
Pads
A lot of trampoline accidents occur when the user
collides with the metal frame or exposed springs. This
can result to bruises, scratches, or fractures. These pads
are used as a protective covering to enclose the metal
frames of your bouncing contraption. A good pad is
made of high density, closed-cell foam that can make
them shock absorbent.
Ladders
The main purpose of ladders is to assist smaller kids
who want to get on the trampoline. Most
manufacturers produce weather proof ladders and
some are made of plastics or metals. You need to keep
in mind that adult supervision is a must when these
ladders are being used.
Just like many things in
life, a well-maintained
trampoline is the
safest of its kind.
Whether it is being
used improperly or
you left them
outdoors in inclement weather, the quality of your
trampoline will deteriorate. That’s why understanding
basic trampoline maintenance is very important to
every owner who wishes to extend the life of this fun
bouncing equipment.

3. So here are some simple ways on how to take care of
your trampolines:
Location
Ascertain that you place your bouncing equipment in a
location where you can use it more conveniently to
avoid moving it around. Changing its location regularly
may loosen its connection and could be the reason of
the weakening of its joints. Its frames are already
getting a lot of stress and moving it around can greatly
add to the stress that it is already undergoing.
Weather Protection
One way to make trampolines long lasting and durable
is to spray them with a UV protectant spray that you
can purchase on most automotive supply stores. Since
your outdoor bouncing contraption is always exposed
to the scorching heat of the sun, this UV protectant
spray can be of great help to protect them from the
extreme heat.
Another way that can help you prolong the life of your
trampolines is a weather cover. A weather cover would
do the trick especially during extreme weather
conditions like in winter. A lot of harmful items and
debris may fall on your trampoline that can harm it and
this is minimised by a weather cover. If your trampoline
is placed outdoors, it is advisable to remove the mat
and store it inside your home for maximum protection.
Parts Maintenance
• Springs
Make sure that these important parts are not
becoming rusted and worn overtime. It is
necessary that you keep the springs well-oiled
so they can still be responsive whenever you
and your family will use it. If you notice that
they have become bent or stretched in any way,
it is a good idea to have them replaced as soon
as possible.
• Mats
If your mat got ripped, patch or sew it up if the
rip is very minimal. However, if there is
considerable damage, you need to replace it
with a new one. When cleaning your mats,
never use harmful chemicals or cleaning agents.
Use a sponge dipped in warm and soapy water
to give it a good scrub down.
We all love our trampolines. It is a great tool for
exercise and fun with the family. If we take care of it
properly, our trampolines can serve their purpose for
many years to come. So for you to save up on extra
expenses and maximise the usage of this bouncing
equipment, you need to take care of it properly so that
this equipment can be still on its perfect working
condition in many years to come.
Are you one of those
people who, no matter
what age you are, get
crazy when they see a
trampoline? You are
not alone in this regard.
A lot of folks truly love
playing and exercising on a trampoline. Most of us have
vivid happy memories from our childhood about the
happy times we had on it.
This happiness carries on till today and these
trampolines didn’t get shelved. They are still one of
today’s premier recreation devices and if you have a
family of your own, it is good to have in your backyard
too. Not only will it strengthen your family bond
because of the joy it could bring the whole family but it
can be a form of exercise tool too, which is really lacking
in today’s generation.
And as we have established, it is very fun bouncing on
this piece of equipment and everyone is quite fond of
jumping up and down on it. Chances are you need to
have to clean and maintain the device weekly and it can
be quite a drag. Still, if you have a set of steps to follow,
some guidelines of sort, the task will not be as hard at it
seems. The other option of just disregarding and not

4. cleaning the trampoline will pose lots of problems in the
long run, accidents or skin rashes might appear and you
won’t want them on your kids.
These 5 simple steps can and will make your trampoline
looking and feeling new every time you clean it up:
• Always sweep the surroundings of your
trampoline. The setup will most always be on
the garden or backyard so this is only logically
the first step always. Do so with the mat and
everything else around and on the trampoline
that needs sweeping.
• Cleaning away the dirt that can cling to the
trampoline is the next step. Get those brushes
and scour patches and get to work. These little
bits of dirt can eventually grow big and
stubborn, so better cut their growth as soon as
possible.
• Get cleaning agents at the ready and make a
mixture that will clean bacteria and dirt of the
trampoline.
• Blast the scrubbed and brushed trampoline
with strong currents of water. The added
pressure of the water will clean up anything
that is well hidden on the device. Those spots
that are hard to reach can be bombarded with
strong currents to easily get cleaned up too.
• Wipe the trampoline dry. The sooner it gets
dry the better. If the sun is up, get the
trampoline in a position that it gets the sun’s
rays too.
Along with the fun that it can bring, we should all be
responsible enough to clean and maintain our
trampolines.