December is equal parts joy and foot traffic. Family drop-ins, socials, ladders, and longer sessions mean your courts have worked hard. A focused year-end clean doesn’t have to be dramatic; it just has to be thorough. Think of this as your easy button for starting January with crisp grip, clear lines, and fewer “hey, this spot feels slick” moments.

The Problem

End-of-year grime is sneaky: ball fuzz compacted near baselines, salt and grit tracked from winter sidewalks, dulling residue from “more solution than needed” cleans, and edge build-up along walls the mop never quite reaches. Left alone, it shows up as inconsistent bounces, higher slip risk, and a surface that ages faster than your budget planned.

The Fix (Your Year-End Checklist)

1) Entryway Reset (10 minutes per entrance)‍

- Replace/rotate mats (outside → bristled; inside → absorbent).

- Add a friendly sign at the threshold: “Court shoes beyond this line.”

- Wipe door hardware and frames — they shed dust onto floors.

2) Edge & Line Detail (20 minutes per court)

- Dry vacuum or microfiber the entire perimeter (walls → corners → under benches).

- Low-moisture pass along sidelines, baselines, and NVZ lines.

- Hand detail stubborn scuffs with manufacturer-safe cleaner; avoid over-wetting.

3) Texture & Traction Audit (5 minutes per court)

- Quick slide check at service line: firm stop = pass; skating = dust; grabby = residue.

- Towel drag test: microfiber should glide with slight resistance.

4) Net & Hardware Tune-Up (10 minutes per court)

- Inspect net height, center strap, post stability.

- Wipe dust from tape & posts — it migrates to the court.

5) Pad & Tool Purge (15 minutes total)

- Retire gray/rounded pads.

- Label fresh pads & store sealed.

- Consolidate cleaners: neutral pH daily + scuff spotter only.

6) Air Assist (Facilities, 15 minutes)

- Replace HVAC filters.

- Aim vents so they don’t blow directly across baselines.

7) Document & Display (5 minutes total)

- Log “last deep pass” by court bank.

- Add a tiny lobby line: “Year-end reset completed: MM/DD.”

Takeaway

Clean doesn’t require heroics. A precise year-end routine gives members instant confidence and buys your surface months of healthy life.

How CeCe Helps Clubs Reclaim Their Time

CeCe handles the heavy lifting: scheduled sweep–scrub–vacuum passes for the deep reset, then low-moisture micro-passes to maintain your standard. Clubs routinely save 10+ labor hours weekly and keep traction consistent through the New Year rush.

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