Artificial grass does not require fertilization, seeding, or mowing. To ensure that your artificial grass lasts forever, you will need to maintain a schedule. Artificial grass is an investment in convenience and ease. However, we don’t expect you to sweat a lot in the summer to keep it looking good. There are some simple steps you can take to maintain synthetic turf.

Keep your lawn clean of dust

Rain is good for removing the dirt from grass. However, if your area receives less rain, you will need to scrub the artificial turf with a hose. This will assist you in getting rid of the accumulated dust as well as dried organic matter.

For deep cleaning, you can combine the detergent with water and spray it onto the turf. This will remove stains such as coffee, tea, urine, and others. Keep in mind that you shouldn’t use any harsh chemicals on your turf.

You might need to deal with oily grease and oils from cooking on your grass over time. Your synthetic lawn doesn’t have to be worried because it can be easily cleaned using mineral spirits.

Make sure it is free of pet waste and unpleasant odours

It doesn’t take much to clean your garden for animal waste. Give it a few minutes to dry and then dispose of it.

Even if the turf is regularly cleaned, it can still smell bad, especially if there are pets around. To remove urine and stool smells, you can use an enzyme cleaner. You can also use vinegar and water to get rid of odours in the grass.

Get rid of the weeds

Although it may seem strange, weeds can thrive on synthetic turf. They are made from organic matter like dead leaves, insects and excrement. If you find weeds in your garden it is important to remove them immediately. This will reduce the likelihood of them recurring.

Spray weedicides every six months to keep weeds away from your garden. However, you must not damage the turf by over-spray.

Make sure you have the right equipment at your disposal

You will need some garden equipment to maintain artificial grass in good condition. A hose is essential, especially if there is less rain annually. This will allow you to clean the grass every once in a while. The leaf blower will be next, and it will remove fallen leaves before they accumulate. To keep your grass green and unmatted, a rake can also be useful. Instead of using a metal bristled rake, use a plastic bristle rake.

It should be treated for mould and bacteria

The presence of colour spots on turf is an indicator that there are bacteria or mould problems. You can prevent chemical damage by applying hydrogen peroxide to the turf and then washing it with water. Most bacteria will grow in areas where pets urinate often. To treat this area, you can use a mixture water-vinegar. If you wish to clean the entire lawn, however, you can use the garden sprayer to spray the mixture evenly.

Establish a cleaning schedule

To keep your garden clean from bacteria, dust, weeds, mould, and other odours, you must establish a cleaning schedule. These are the three things you should do twice a months or once a monthly. You might have seen how hard it is to maintain a lawn. You need to do many things, including watering your lawn and applying fertilizers. All of that effort is in vain when the lawn becomes patchy.

• Clean the garden of any leaves or branches once a month. It is even more important to clean the garden after strong winds or thunderstorms.
• To remove any dust particles, clean the lawn every other week or month using clean water.
• To keep your area looking fresh, brush the grain against high traffic areas.

This cleaning schedule can be done once or twice per month. However, if your house has children or pets you will need to clean it more often.

Takeaway

Synthetic turf, like all investments, is worth the investment. You must take care of synthetic turf to keep it in tip top shape (not like natural grass). Its maintenance consists of the following:

• To remove dirt and stains, wash it with warm water.
• Clean it up and then apply the techniques described above. This will eventually pay off in the form lush green artificial turf.

We hope you find this article helpful in managing artificial grass.