It's a hard cold truth for water sports enthusiasts to accept that the weather is getting colder and colder, you have to deflate your inflatable water trampoline and other water sports equipment and put it into storage until next summer. For beginners who own their inflatable water trampolines the first year, it's very important to learn some tips about cleaning and storage to make sure your beloved inflatable water games last for years and years. It's different from the cleaning after each use, this time you have to store it for a few months, so you have to do more preparation.

1. Thoroughly inspect and repair

Whether you have a water trampoline or an inflatable iceberg, they are both great floating water park games made of the same material. Remove your inflatable unit from the water and place it on top of a tarp in your backyard carefully, you can lift it and transport it with the help of several friends according to its size, be careful not to drag it on the ground, which may cause small cuts or holes on the surface.

Inflate your water trampoline fully, and then carefully inspect it everywhere. Remove all the detachable parts and check if there are punctures on the inflatable tube, worn areas in the jump mat and stretched springs, missing accessories, fraying of ropes and corrosion of any metal parts, etc. If you found any leaks and defects, repair or replace it immediately.

This is an ideal time of year for you to repair or replace parts because you don't need to use it tomorrow. Take out the repair kit comes with your inflatable structure if it requires repair, get the repair patch and glue you need ready. Spraying the inflatable tube with soapy water to locate the small holes, then follow the guide steps to fix it.

2. Thoroughly clean and deflate

Next, use a mild cleaner or soap to give your beloved inflatable water trampoline a through cleaning, you can refer to this article of cleaning instruction for inflatables. For stubborn stains, you can use some special cleaners for PVC and vinyl materials, do not use petroleum-based cleaners or those with pumice. After cleaning, let it dry in the sun for a few hours, then deflate your inflatable water trampoline and lie it flat on the tarp.

During this process, you can add an UV protectant to the inflatable surface to keep it protected next season.

3. Folding and storage

Spread your deflated water trampoline on the tarp, fold it up by placing opposite sides to the center folding right half into the left, and repeating, until it is in the shape of a thin rectangle. Then, you can roll it up like a sleeping bag. Tie up the roll and put it into a storage bag or a covered airtight container, then store in a dry, coll, clean and safe place.

The above tips are necessary for your inflatable games long term storage, use and maintenance your water trampoline properly is the only way to make it last for a very long time. More information about our inflatable water trampoline please read this article. If you are looking for some unique and durable water trampoline and inflatable water toys for your floating water park business, contact sunjoy today to custom them with factory prices, get everything ready before next summer!