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How PlayShield Works

A structured, professional approach to maintaining hygienic play environments. 

PlayShield follows a structured, effective 3-step system designed specifically for 

high-touch play areas.


Together, these steps clean, disinfect and protect surfaces for longer, helping

reduce recontamination between treatments 

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CLEAN · DISINFECT · PROTECT

Our 3-Step Protection Process

Step 1 - Clean

SurfacePrep™ 

Deep Clean & Surface Preperation

We begin with a thorough deep clean of all play surfaces, removing built-up dirt, grime, and organic residue from high-touch areas.


Using eco-friendly, plant-based cleaning solutions, this step is designed to be safe for children while effectively breaking down contaminants without the use of harsh chemicals.


This preparation stage ensures surfaces are properly cleaned and ready for effective disinfection and long-lasting protection.

Step 2 - Disinfect

GermClear™

Precision Surface Disinfection

Following the deep cleaning process, we apply a comprehensive disinfection treatment across the entire play environment, ensuring all surfaces are addressed.


Particular attention is given to high-touch areas such as handrails, slides, climbing equipment, and shared play zones where children interact most frequently.


This step restores surfaces to a clean and hygienic condition immediately after treatment, using a gentle, non-toxic solution safe for children and shared environments.

Step 3 - Protect

TouchGuard™ 

Long-lasting Surface Protection

Once surfaces have been cleaned and disinfected, we apply a specialised protective treatment designed to support ongoing surface hygiene.


This protective layer forms an invisible barrier on treated surfaces, helping reduce the build-up of contaminants as children continue to play and interact throughout the day.


Bonded to the surface, the treatment remains in place and does not transfer through normal contact, making it safe for use in child-focused environments.

PlayShield helps manage the spread of common viruses and bacteria

PlayShield is designed to support hygiene in shared play spaces where contamination occurs continuously.


Play areas are high-contact environments where germs are constantly transferred between hands, surfaces and equipment throughout the day. Even immediately after cleaning, surfaces can be recontaminated through normal use.


That's why PlayShield follows a structured ongoing approach, not just a once-off clean.


Some of the viruses and bacteria commonly found in shared play spaces include:


    • Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)
    • Influenza A and B
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
    • Norovirus
    • Common cold viruses such as Rhinovirus
    • E. coli and other common surface bacteria
    • and many others 

More Than a Service. A Recognised Standard

PlayShield is built on a structured system that ensures play areas are maintained consistently, not just cleaned occasionally.


It creates a standard that parents can recognise and businesses can confidently stand behind.


The PlayShield sign is a visible mark of that standard, showing that a space is professionally maintained and cared for.


It's not just a clean play area, it's a visible commitment to a higher standard of care.

Signage You Can See and Trust

PlayShield™

Professional Playground Hygiene System

Clean, hygienic play environments you can trust.

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