How to clean and maintain your artificial grass

Choosing the right equipment

Petrol or electric blower
Hard bristle broom or power sweeper can be used to groom the grass
Water hose
Spray bottle
Rake and shovel
Waist container or bin

Regularly move debris

Whether they're leaves, seeds, sticks or anything else that might fall from above, we recommend regularly cleaning materials off your grass. Using a brush or a rake is great because it refreshes the position of the blades at the same time, but cleaning by hand is just as good. Leaves become moist and allow moss to grow, which can impact drainage. So it's about the function as much as looking fresh.

Avoid using corrosive chemicals

Avoid using corrosive chemicals near your lawn. Most corrosive chemicals, such as harsh cleaners, need to be kept away from your lawn as they will, over time, cause damage which will be irreversible.

Keeping it upright

If your turf is not standing upright, start brushing it as often as needed to keep the fibres lifted. Use your brush with synthetic bristles that run about five inches long, and make sure not to use wire or metal bristles, as these might damage your fibres. Raking or brushing your artificial grass lawn redistributes the blades so that they will wear more evenly and last longer. Keeping the fibres upright will also make your yard look more like natural grass.

Maintenance for pets

To remove pet droppings from grass, simply use your preferred method for removing solid pet waste. We recommend every 2 weeks, cleaning and washing with a bottle of our specially formulated Pet Fresh to keep your lawn clean and odour free from pet's urine.

Protect your grass from reflective objects

Even the hottest direct sunlight will not burn your synthetic turf; however, it is possible for sun magnification or strong reflections from windows and metal objects left on your lawn to damage your grass. The easiest way to avoid having your synthetic grass burnt by windows or metal object magnification is to find simple solutions that allow you to block potential glare.

Infill with sand if required

In some cases, when the artificial grass has been installed for several years, it might be worth inspecting the grass to determine whether it needs the sand infill. The sand can be washed away if installed on a slope or heavy rain conditions have be consistent. it's important the grass has 15mm of kiln dried sand to protect the backing system from strong UV rays and prevents wear and tear to the fibre.

Always clean any stains

As with anywhere around the home, it's always good to clean up any spills as quickly as you can. Most spills will wash off straightaway with a hose. Just be careful with greasy substances like cooking oil and sunscreen-they're great for a summer BBQ, but not so good for your grass.

Finally

With little care and maintenance, you can extend the life of your synthetic lawn and keep it looking its best for years to come. Performing these simple tasks on a regular basis will help ensure your lawn remains clean, lush and odour free, which will make it an inviting place to relax, play, sunbathe, or hang out with family and friends.

Our professionals

If these steps are out of your reach, or just don't quite have the time? Our professionals can setup a regular schedule to come and maintain your property for you. Reach out to us today to discuss

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