Indoor vs. Outdoor Needs

Whether you just opened your own pickleball club, manage a few courts, or are just curious what goes into keeping pickleball courts squeaky clean – you’ve probably asked: How often do pickleball courts actually need to be cleaned?

The short answer? It depends – mostly on whether your courts are indoor or outdoor. 

Outdoor Courts take a beating from pollen, dirt, leaves, rain - you name it. Nature doesn’t keep a schedule, so debris shows up daily. If left unchecked, the grime can wear down the surface of your pickleball courts faster, create slick spots, and increase the risk of injury or even expensive resurfacing. 

Indoor courts are more protected, but they aren’t immune. Dust, sweat, shoe grime, flaking paint, all accumulate. The result? A dull-feeling court that can still look dirty even after vacuuming, sweeping, or scrubbing.

Ideal Cleaning Frequency

Here’s the problem: most clubs don’t clean often enough. 

Many facilities are still manually cleaning once a week. Others are cleaning once or twice a month! Why? Labor costs, supply expenses, or simply struggling to find someone willing to clean during off-hours. Some rely on rain to “self-clean” outdoors and others wait until the courts look dirty. 

But here’s the truth: clean courts aren’t just about hygiene…. They protect your investment and your brand. 

Daily Cleaning:

• Extends court life by 2+ years 
• Improves grip and safety for your customers 
• Maintains visual appeal 
• Helps avoid resurfacing costs of $15K per court every other year 

So, should you clean daily?

If you’re managing a high-traffic club – or aiming to be one – the answer is yes. 

But let’s be real — daily cleaning sounds like a lot. It’s tough to find the time, the staff, or the energy to keep up with it all… especially if you’re running a busy club.

Let Autopilot Handle It Daily for You 

What if courts cleaned themselves overnight?

Meet CeCe, your new favorite team member. Autopilot’s court-cleaning robot vacuums, scrubs, mops, and sweeps – then logs every clean so you’ve got the receipts. Clubs are saving over $1000/month and getting cleaner courts in return. 

No wet streaks. No court downtime. No expensive 4am cleaning crew. 

Just squeaky clean courts, ready before the first serve. Happy and smiling players. Happier Budget. 

Ready to take daily cleaning off your to-do list and bring your club to the next level? 

Let CeCe handle it - book a demo or talk to our team.