Congratulations on your new low-maintenance outdoor space! Artificial turf offers a beautiful, green lawn without the constant mowing and watering. But to keep it looking its best, there are a few simple steps you can take for regular care.
KEEPING IT CLEAN
- BRUSH IT UP: ONCE A WEEK, USE A STIFF-BRISTLED BROOM TO BRUSH AGAINST THE GRAIN OF THE TURF. THIS LIFTS DIRT AND DEBRIS, KEEPING THE BLADES STANDING TALL. AVOID METAL BRISTLES, WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE FIBERS.
- RINSE AND REPEAT: WEEKLY RINSING WITH A GARDEN HOSE REMOVES DUST, POLLEN, AND PET DANDER. IN RAINY CLIMATES, THIS MIGHT BE LESS FREQUENT. IF YOU HAVE PETS AND THEY ARE REGULARLY USING THE TURF AS THEIR BATHROOM, YOU MAY WANT TO MAKE IT MORE FREQUENT, ESPECIALLY DURING HOT AND DRY SPELLS
- DEBRIS DUTY: AFTER STORMS OR WINDY DAYS, REMOVE FALLEN LEAVES, TWIGS, AND OTHER DEBRIS THAT CAN ACCUMULATE AND CAUSE MATTING. A LEAF BLOWER CAN BE A BIG HELP HERE. IF YOU USE A RAKE, MAKE SURE THAT IT’S NOT A METAL RAKE, AND IN THIS CASE, RAKE IN THE DIRECTION OF THE GRAIN, NOT AGAINST IT.
- SPOT TREATMENT: FOR SPILLS, ACT FAST! BLOT UP ANY LIQUIDS AND RINSE THE AREA THOROUGHLY WITH WATER. FOR TOUGHER STAINS, A MILD SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION USUALLY DOES THE TRICK. FOR STUBBORN PET ACCIDENTS, A VINEGAR AND WATER MIX CAN BE USED (YOU CAN CHECK WITH US FOR SPECIFIC CLEANING PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS).
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