Artificial Clay Sweeping & Maintenance

12 November 2026 · All news

Artificial Clay Sweeping & Maintenance Schedule

You should drag-sweep an artificial clay court after every match or playing session. This takes about 3 to 5 minutes and keeps an even 2 mm layer of loose clay infill over the underlying stability carpet.

Recommended Schedule

• After Every Session (3–5 minutes): Drag the court in an inward spiral or elliptical pattern using a drag mat or combination drag brush. Include the run-off areas behind the baseline to pull displaced infill back into high-wear zones.
• After Dragging: Use a handheld line brush to sweep the infill off the court lines so they stay clearly visible for the next players.
• Weekly: Clear leaves, twigs, and debris from the surface and perimeter. Do a thorough drag-brush from the outer edges inward to return any infill that has drifted toward the fencing.
• Monthly or Bi-Monthly: Check infill levels across the baseline and service areas, adding small top-ups where the carpet fibres begin to show.
• 1–2 Times Per Year: Arrange a professional deep clean to decompact the infill, extract embedded ball fluff or moss, and redistribute the surface evenly.

Important Rule for Wet Weather

• Never sweep a wet court: Dragging when the surface is wet or damp causes the clay infill to clump into lumps and damages the carpet pile. Always wait until the surface is dry before brushing.

Resources

• Tennis Court Supplies: Synthetic Clay Maintenance Guide – Practical advice on drag-matting patterns, infill depth, and brushing techniques.
• Advantage RedCourt Use and Maintenance Guidance (PDF) – Detailed club instructions on daily dragging, line brushing, and wet-weather care.