They Clean the Balls in a Ball Pit
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- #ball pits
- #hygiene
- #play areas
- Ball pits were invented by Charlotte Rude and Hjördis Olsson-Une for Ikea in 1970.
- Ball pits are popular in fast food restaurants, amusement parks, and play centers.
- Many parents are concerned about ball pits being hotbeds of germs.
- Anecdotal stories from workers reveal poor or infrequent cleaning practices.
- Common issues include children pooping, vomiting, or sneezing in ball pits.
- Some facilities clean ball pits only when visibly dirty or every few months.
- Ball pit cleaning machines exist and are used by responsible facilities.
- TQ Playtopia in Oklahoma City deep cleans their ball pits weekly, taking 5 hours.