How to Clean Your Artificial Grass

Artificial lawns are meant to last. They can withstand all weather and can survive wear and tear too, all whilst keeping landscaping maintenance to a minimum, making them such a popular choice for many homeowners.

Whilst very little maintenance is required to keep your artificial lawn in top condition, it is still wise that you clean it properly and look after it to further increase its longevity. After all, it is an investment, so you want to make the most of it.

Cleaning general debris from your fake grass

Remove dust, dirt, leaves and other bits of debris from your lawn with either a flexible lawn rake or a broom with stiff bristles. Avoid using a brush with steel bristles as this could tug on your artificial lawn and damage it. Whilst this small debris won’t damage your fake grass or sink into its soil, it will change its appearance and removing this debris will make your grass appear cleaner and greener.

Removing Weather-related debris

Whilst artificial grass can withstand harsh weather like snow and ice, it’s wise to keep it clean during the colder seasons. Implementing a drainage system with your faux lawn means snow can be left to naturally drain away on your lawn, as rain would, however, if you must move the snow then you should always take care. Using a shovel can mean slamming a sharp-edged tool into the grass which could damage it.

Cleaning Spillages

With guests and garden parties, spillages are bound to happen. You mustn’t rush to mop it up with a harsh chemical or cleaning agent like bleach that would discolour or damage your lawn. Washing away spillages with water will work fine!

Cleaning pet waste from your synthetic lawn

If you have pets who love your synthetic lawn, then it is certainly going to be susceptible to the odd accident. If your pet does choose to go to the toilet on your artificial grass then the most important thing is not to panic, but to take fast action. Clear away solids as you would on a walk with a bag or scoop, and for liquid waste rinse away with water to prevent staining. To eliminate odours from pet waste then check out our 25kg bag of ZeoZorb: a top dog turf that is used underneath the artificial grass and sprinkled on the lawn too. You can also check out the range of dog-friendly artificial grass range designed for pet owners.

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