Maintaining your trampoline properly will help you extend the trampoline's life span and prevent injuries that can occur when using a broken or defective trampoline.  First, the trampoline should be inspected before each use, especially if small children will be playing on the apparatus.  A proper inspection involves examining the trampoline springs, frame, and mat carefully.  The trampoline pad and any accessories, including the enclosure, should be inspected as well as the trampoline itself.

Signs that a trampoline may need repair include holes, tears, or unraveling stitches in the fabric of the trampoline mat; a loose or bent trampoline frame; and springs that are loose, missing, or stretched.  Some of these problems can be fixed easily without interrupting your family's enjoyment of the trampoline.  For instance a loose trampoline frame can generally be remedied by tightening a few screws.  However a bent frame may need to be replaced.  Likewise, missing or stretched trampoline strings will need replacement, which will require a trip to your local trampoline dealer or a call to the trampoline's manufacturer.  It is a good idea to keep some replacement parts, including extra springs, on hand in case such an occasion arises.

You can also extend the life of your trampoline by taking preventative measures.  Using fabric protector on the trampoline mat or vinyl protector on the safety pad can preserve both these important trampoline components.  If you keep your trampoline outdoors, consider moving it inside to the garage or tying it down to the ground using stakes and ropes so that it is not thrown about in the event of a wind storm.  If your trampoline will not be used during the winter time, consider disassembling it and storing it during those months of inactivity.  Reassembling the trampoline when the warm weather returns can be a pain, but storing the trampoline can add months or years to its life span.

Do not forget your trampoline accessories when performing trampoline maintenance.  Remember that the fabric of trampoline enclosures can be damaged after long exposure to bright sunlight or to heavy rain.  It is best to store the enclosure when it is not going to be used for long periods of time.  Remember to inspect the enclosure as well as the trampoline before each use.  If you see signs of damage such as sagging or torn netting, punctures or tears in the enclosure's foam sleeves, or broken enclosure tubes, it may be necessary to get your trampoline enclosure repaired.