Line Marker Care & Cleaning Guide

The short answer

After every use, run Eco Clean through the machine for 2 minutes, leave it to stand for 2 minutes, rinse through with water, and soak the nozzles, filters and rubber seals in Eco Clean until next use. If you don’t use Eco Clean every time, flush with clean water after every use. Either way, deep clean every 2–4 weeks by recirculating 1 litre of Eco Clean for 15 to 30 minutes.

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Cleaning schedule

After every use · RecommendedEco Clean standard clean
  • Run Eco Clean through for 2 minutes
  • Leave to stand for 2 minutes
  • Rinse through with water
  • Soak nozzles, filters and rubber seals
After every use · MinimumWater flush
  • Flush the machine with clean water
  • Rinse the nozzles
  • Only if you don’t use Eco Clean every time
  • Always pair with a regular deep clean
Every 2–4 weeksEco Clean deep clean
  • 1 litre of Eco Clean
  • Recirculate with the nozzle in place
  • Run for 15 to 30 minutes
  • Reuse the same 1L for another two cleans, then discard

After every use: standard clean (recommended)

  1. Run Eco Clean through the machineAfter painting, run Eco Clean through the machine for 2 minutes.
  2. Leave to standLeave it to stand for 2 minutes.
  3. Rinse with waterRinse the system through with clean water.
  4. Soak nozzles, filters and sealsPlace the nozzles, filters and rubber seals in Eco Clean to soak until next use.
  5. Wipe down and clear the wheelsWipe paint splashes off the machine and clear grass and dried paint from between the front discs or wheels so they turn freely.

Not using Eco Clean every time? As a minimum, flush the machine and rinse the nozzles with clean water after every use, then do the Eco Clean deep clean every 2–4 weeks.

Deep clean with Eco Clean

1 litreof Eco Clean per clean
15–30 minrecirculating, nozzle in place
Up to 3×reuse the same Eco Clean
  1. Rinse firstFlush the machine with water to remove leftover paint.
  2. Add 1 litre of Eco CleanPour it into the tank.
  3. Recirculate with the nozzle in placeRun the machine so Eco Clean circulates through the pump, lines and nozzle for 15 to 30 minutes.
  4. Keep it for next timeReuse the same 1 litre for another two cleans, then discard it.

Tip: do the deep clean every 2 weeks during busy periods of marking, and at least once a month the rest of the time.

Why it matters

Blockages are a common cause of patchy lines and poor spraying. Dried paint builds up in nozzles, filters and lines, and the machine stops spraying evenly.

Blockages are not covered by the 3-year warranty, and using non-Pitchmark cleaning agents voids it. Regular rinsing and Eco Clean keep your machine running and your warranty valid.

What you need

Eco Clean 10LPitchmark machine cleaner for everyday and deep cleans, and soaking nozzles.Shop Eco Clean → Spare nozzlesKeep a spare set soaking so you can swap and keep marking.Shop nozzles → Filters & sealsReplace worn filters and seals to keep spraying even.Shop filters →

Not sure which nozzle fits your machine? See the nozzle guide.

Line marker cleaning FAQs

How often should I clean my line marker?

After every use. Ideally run Eco Clean through for 2 minutes, leave it to stand for 2 minutes and rinse with water. If not, flush with clean water after every use. Deep clean with 1 litre of Eco Clean every 2–4 weeks.

How long should I run Eco Clean through the machine?

For the standard clean after each use, run it through for 2 minutes and leave it to stand for 2 minutes. For a deep clean, recirculate 1 litre with the nozzle in place for 15 to 30 minutes.

Can I reuse Eco Clean?

Yes. For deep cleans, reuse the same 1 litre for another two cleans, then discard it.

How do I stop my nozzles blocking?

Clean the machine after every use and keep the nozzles, filters and rubber seals soaking in Eco Clean between markings.

Does cleaning affect my warranty?

Blockages are not covered by the warranty, and using cleaning agents other than Pitchmark’s voids it. Regular cleaning with water and Eco Clean keeps it valid.

Machine not spraying properly?

Call or WhatsApp John on 086 817 4112 before attempting any repair.

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