Artificial Grass Maintenance Supplies

Eco-Friendly Cleaner

Sometimes artificial grass accumulates dirt, debris, or stains that need more than a simple hosing off. Some excellent options for stain removal are green cleaners containing no abrasive chemicals. Blot the stained area with a sponge dampened with your chosen eco-friendly cleaner. Rub the stain gently until it lifts and then rinses with cold water. Never use caustic, acidic cleaners, and certainly nothing containing bleach.

Simple Green

Simple Green uses powerful, natural microorganisms to neutralize pet odors, quickly removes them, and leaving behind a fresh and clean scent. It is non-toxic, making it safe to use around pets, and is ideal for patios, dog runs, and yards.

Key Features:

• Neutralizes and eliminates odors from your outdoor spaces
• Uses powerful and naturally derived microorganisms
• Safe on lawns and landscaping when used as directed
• Non-Toxic

Homemade Artificial Turf Cleaner

A variety of artificial grass cleaners work wonders on the grass, preventing long-term damage and odor. Some homemade options can be simple mixtures of soap and water, vinegar and water, or sprinkling baking soda on the affected area. You may try various options and find that one certain concoction works best for your personal artificial grass. These homemade dog urine odor eliminators are also safer to use around children and pets than store-bought cleaners, which may contain chemicals.

The equal amounts of vinegar and water spray serve as an all-natural way for you to combat the odor and bacteria associated with pet waste.

Artificial Turf Brush

When you have your artificial grass lawn installed, you should also invest in a turf brush or broom with synthetic bristles. Use this brush to cross brush areas that receive a lot of foot traffic. Artificial grass can be trampled down with repeated use, and cross brushing will help it stand straight again and prevent fading or wearing down from overuse. Brushing can maintain the integrity of the individual blades of artificial grass. The matting that occurs from overuse can cause the blades to begin to break down and look different over time. Cross brushing, however, can reduce this damage and prolong the life and beauty of your artificial lawn.

Other handy tools to make artificial grass lawn maintenance a breeze:

Plastic Rake

Never use tools that have steel points or spikes for artificial grass maintenance. These tools can easily rip the mesh backing and cause permanent damage to your artificial grass lawn. Instead, use rakes with plastic points for easy leaf cleanup in the fall.

Electric Leaf Blower

Many of today’s electric leaf blowers offer just as much power as most gas-powered leaf blowers. They also make quick work of artificial grass debris clearing without the fumes and ear-blasting noise.

Maintaining Your Artificial Turf Landscape is Simple

Artificial grass is low-maintenance, not no-maintenance. You will need to complete a few easy maintenance tasks to keep it looking its best:

• Rinse It: Airborne dust and dirt can settle on your artificial grass and make it look dingy. Fortunately, cleaning it off is as simple as rinsing with water.
• Brush It: Heavy foot traffic can cause artificial grass to look flat and matted. To prevent or correct this, brush it against the direction of the blades with a plastic-bristled brush. That will get the edges standing up perkily again.

Power Brooming:

When synthetic turf fibers are not brushed vertically, they create a shiny appearance. This is due to the reflection of light. Defibrillation diminishes this shiny look by placing the fibers in an upright position and reducing the glare from the sun.  When done correctly, defibrillation creates a much darker and plusher appearance.

• Alternatively can do it mechanically with a motorized broom. Or with a rake and/or push broom.