Proving What We Preach

Cleaning a tarmac tennis court with our NEW De-Moss 90

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We're always recommending regular maintenance to reduce moss and weeds building up and causing damage, be proactive not reactive.

One of our customers requests we visit on an annual basis during the spring to bring his tennis court back to a nice clean playable surface ready for the season ahead. The court suffers from moss and debris from trees and bushes that are in close proximity to the court giving the moss plenty to feed on.

We used our new De-Moss 90 along with a Weedo as well as our standard 1m sweeper with collector box on a K2100. The De-Moss 90 worked brilliantly on the moss covered edges, any deeper moss was removed using the Weedo. All the debris was moved into the centre which was then collected by the K2100 sweeper with collector box, then a final sweep to finish off.

The tennis court was left moss and dirt free. By using each machine in an order that best suited this job the whole task completed in approximately 2 and half hours with 2 personnel.

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Lucy Eyley

Lucy Eyley is the Administrator at Kersten (UK) Ltd

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Frequently Asked Questions

To control dust on asphalt surfaces, adjust your sweeper's brush speed to a slower setting to minimize dust dispersal. Spraying water directly onto the brush or the surface helps bind the dust, making it heavier and easier to collect. Kersten sweepers are available with dust suppression kits can efficiently handle dust without spreading it around.

A dust suppression kit sprays water directly onto the brush of a sweeper and surface. This technique helps bind dust particles, making them heavier and easier to collect. By reducing the amount of dust that becomes airborne, these kits help maintain cleaner surfaces and improve air quality.

For hard-to-reach areas, use a pedestrian two wheel tractor such as K-series or UBS-series with dust suppression kit. Adjust the brush speed to a slower setting and apply water to the brush to control dust effectively. A debris guard can also help manage dust in confined spaces.

The Gully Brush is a specialized attachment for sweepers, expertly designed to manage debris in challenging areas such as edges, gullies, and kerbsides. It efficiently pulls dirt, leaves, and other debris from these hard-to-reach spots into the path of the main sweeper brush. Once in the sweeper brush’s path, the debris is collected by the sweeper and deposited into the collector box, ensuring a comprehensive clean and a polished finish.

Watch the 40cm Gully Brush in Action with the Kersten Sweeper

The frequency of replacement depends on the amount of usage and the type of debris you're dealing with. Regular inspection is recommended, and brushes should be replaced as soon as you notice signs of wear, such as reduced cleaning performance or uneven bristle wear.

Road sweeping in the UK is governed primarily by the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990) and the Highways Act 1980, which place a statutory duty on local authorities and the Secretary of State (via National Highways) to keep public areas and highways clean.

Key Legislation and Responsibilities

Environmental Protection Act 1990: Section 89(1) and (2) of this Act places a duty on 'duty bodies' (primarily local authorities)  to ensure public spaces and highways are, as far as practicable, kept clear of litter and refuse.

Highways Act 1980: This Act includes provisions that make it an offence to deposit anything on a highway that might obstruct its use, create a danger, or cause injury.

Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse: This document, issued under the EPA 1990, provides practical guidance and sets standards for cleanliness (Grades A-D) and expected response times for cleaning different areas.

Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005: This Act strengthened existing legislation related to street cleaning and environmental quality.