Ball Pit Cleaning Practices and Hygiene Concerns
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Summary
This article explores the cleaning practices of ball pits, which were invented by Ikea designers in 1970 and became popular in various entertainment venues. It addresses parental concerns about ball pits being germ hotspots and shares anecdotal evidence from former employees about questionable cleaning methods, including one instance where balls were cleaned by driving through a car wash.
Key quotes
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Fast food restaurants, amusement parks, play centers and community recreation facilities have all featured them.
To the wary parent, they seem like hotbeds of germs.
"A place I worked with a ball pit would just load up the balls in mesh bags and have one of the janitors drive through a car wash"
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