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Care guide · Sports turf

Cleaning & maintenance.

A little care keeps your sports turf durable, safe and fast — in gyms, CrossFit boxes and home setups. Here's the simple routine we use ourselves.

5 steps

Simple routine

3–6 months

Deep clean

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Why it matters

Keep it clean, keep it fast.

Gym turf takes a beating — sweat, dust, chalk, hair and moisture build up. Left alone that means odours, faster wear and bacteria. A simple routine protects both your surface and your investment.

  • Hygiene & safety — a germ-free, even surface that's safe to train, roll and sweat on.
  • Better performance — upright, grippy fibres mean better sled work and surer footing.
  • Professional look — sharp markings and fresh fibres a member is proud to train on.
  • Longer lifespan — protects the fibres so the track lasts years longer.
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The method

The 5-step clean.

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5 steps. ~10 minutes a week.

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Weekly–biweekly, lift dust, chalk and hair before it works into the fibres.

Soft-bristle brush or vacuum

Woven, not printed. The lines and numbers are woven into the turf, so they never peel or fade — even strong cleaners won't touch them. For day-to-day care, diluted neutral soap is all you ever need, and there's no loose sand to brush in or top up.

Schedule

How often.

FrequencyWhat to doWhy it matters
Weekly–biweeklySurface brush or vacuumLifts dust, chalk and hair before it works into the fibres. High-traffic areas weekly; low-use areas every two weeks.
Monthly–quarterlyInspectCheck seams and edges and handle small repairs before they spread.
Every 3–6 monthsDeep cleanWater rinse, mild soap where needed and a full fibre brush to restore bounce and grip.
CrossFit Costa Blanca × Heroturfs sled track in an outdoor box
For demanding setups

High traffic, heat & humidity.

A few extra steps where the track works hardest — busy boxes, outdoor areas and humid indoor gyms.

  • High-traffic zones — replace worn sections early and check seams and edges often.
  • Heat — outdoors, shade and a light water spray cool the surface in extreme temperatures.
  • Humidity — indoors, ventilate to prevent mould and always let it dry fully after cleaning.
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FAQ

Keeping it clean:
everything you need to know

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A quick brush or vacuum weekly (or biweekly at lower traffic), an inspection of seams and edges every month or so, and a deep clean every 3–6 months. That's the whole routine.
Just water and diluted neutral soap. No special products, no machines — a stiff brush, a vacuum and a hose cover everything in this guide.
No — neutral soap only, never bleach. You simply never need anything stronger: sweat, chalk and everyday grime all come out with water and mild soap.
No. The markings are woven into the turf, not printed on top — so they never peel or fade, no matter how many times you clean the track.
Never. Our turf uses no loose sand or infill, so there's nothing to brush in, top up or sweep out — one less job on the list.
Yes — a plain-water rinse with a hose is part of the routine. It flushes out the sweat, dust and grime that settle deep between the fibres. Just let the track dry fully afterwards.
Ventilation and drying matter most — air the space and let the turf dry fully after any wash. In busy boxes, outdoor areas and humid gyms, follow the extra steps in the section above.
Catch it early. Check seams and edges when you inspect the track and fix small lifts with Endurance tape before they spread — small repairs now save big ones later.
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