Haiku, HI
April, 2023
Services Performed:
Surface cleaning to remove mold stains, algae, and mildew
Windscreen cleaning and powerwashing to remove lichen, mold, and mildew
Application of ~100 zipties to windscreen to re-secure with fence.
Removal of mold, mildew, and algae from concrete backboard
Removal of old rope, zipties, and black cord from fence
Pre and post treatment with mild bleach, surfactant, and water solution to eliminate existing mold and inhibit future growth.
Before
Mold, algae and leaves on court
Mold forming in drainage channels
Leaves accumulating in drainage swales
Mold caused by leaves and puddles
Mold on all areas of court
Unattached windscreen blowing in wind
Lichen growing on windscreens
Mold dropping and growing down backboard
During
Halfway clean
Halfway clean with extreme mold staining
Example of mold death after bleach treatment
After
Mold growth has been eliminated
Mold removed from puddle and poor drainage areas
Court returned to natural paint color
Mold removed from entire court area
Light surface dirt (non-mold) still visible in playing surface
Old rope and line removed from fence
Windscreens are now free of lichen, mold, and dirt
Recommended Service and Maintenance
Now that the court has been freed of mold and dangerous, slippery algae, the recommendation is for continued future cleaning and maintenance on a monthly or bi-monthly schedule. Between cleanings and service, the court should be blown off and freed of organic debris by in-house landscaping/maintenance staff 2-3 times per week, or as needed. Regular drying/clearing of puddles after rain and/or water broom use will have a profound effect on court maintenance and health. Basically, it needs to stay free of leaves and dry, as much as possible. If it does get wet, minimizing the time of puddles + leaves will greatly reduce future mold growth.
Future services (if desired) to be performed:
Removal of remaining surface dirt
Replacement of failing windscreen rope
Fence line powerwashing and landscape maintenance
Small touch ups, as needed, from mold removal service
Mild bleach treatment, as needed, to inhibit future mold growth.
Recommended Gear and Supplies:
New Squeegee