How to save time and effort when cleaning artificial turf padel courts? Use a Kobra sweeper!

Cleaning surfaces in artificial turf poses various challenges and is not something that can be done with just any cleaning machine or manual tools. With a special artificial turf cleaning kit installed, Eureka sweepers solve the problem, returning top-quality results and taking far less time than manual or non-professional cleaning systems. In addition to sweeping the floor and removing ball fluff, leaves and other debris, they also loosen the sand at the bottom of the surface, redistributing it evenly over the court. And all this is done in a single pass, saving a tremendous amount of time. 

What is the ideal Eureka machine for cleaning a padel court? 

Due to its unique characteristics, the best machine for cleaning an artificial turf padel court is the Kobra walk-behind sweeper equipped with the relevant kit. 

The artificial turf cleaning kit turns the Kobra into a real 2-in-1 machine, offering huge time savings in court maintenance. 

All the dirt is collected in a single pass. And at the same time, the turf’s sand infill is shaken but not removed. On the contrary, the sand is evenly redistributed, creating the level surface indispensable for padel balls to bounce correctly and for the court as a whole to offer players the performance they deserve.

The Kobra sweeper also has other features that make it particularly suitable for cleaning padel sports facilities with artificial turf courts. These are:

• The Kobra can clean up to 3500 square metres per hour but still offers the manoeuvrability and ease of use of a walk-behind sweeper. This makes it ideal for moving from one court to another, cleaning under nets and recovering and redistributing sand infill from tight corners.  
• Being much lighter than ride-on machines of equivalent performance, the Kobra also subjects the ground to less pressure, favouring the correct levelling of the court at all points.
• The machine’s compact dimensions (155.5 x 83.5 cm) allow it to pass through even narrow gates.
• A flap lift facilitates collection of bulkier debris like the cans and plastic bottles occasionally left at the sides of the court.
• The robust metal debris hopper boasts a large capacity and is equipped with wheels and lift-out baskets for fatigue-free and time-saving emptying.
• The machine can also be used to sweep off-court areas and to clean adjacent spaces such as corridors or car parks
• Eureka’s MultiPocket filter prevents dust from rising during cleaning operations. This makes it possible to clean a court even when matches or training sessions are in progress on courts nearby. 

Are all artificial turf fields the same? What other sweepers can be used to clean courts in artificial turf? 

Padel courts are generally indoor facilities, but outdoor courts enclosed on all four sides are also commonly found. The most common type of surface is artificial turf as this helps the ball to bounce properly, cushions falls and permits sliding. Fibres are up to 15 mm in length. Silica sand is spread evenly over the entire surface of the court. 

The Kobra sweeper is ideal for padel courts as the height of the brushes can be set to suit the characteristics of the surface (mainly the length of the turf fibres and the type of material used as infill), permitting years of use without further adjustments. 

There are, however, many types of artificial turf which differ mainly in fibre length and infill material. Choice is generally based on the intended use to which the turf will be put.

Football and five-a-side football fields, for example, are larger than padel courts and generally have longer fibres and different infill materials. A specially configured Tigra or Rider 1201 ride-on sweeper might be the most suitable choice for these applications.

Finally, the Picobello manual sweeper can also be a cost-effective option for cleaning only one or two synthetic turf courts. Its small size combined with excellent dirt collection and filtration efficiency make this model a particularly useful ally in emergencies and for cleaning small areas.