Understanding the Essentials of Cleaning Your Artificial Grass

Artificial turf maintenance is a lot easier than taking care of natural grass. It also takes much less time and effort to keep your yard looking green and beautiful. Fake grass maintenance involves proper use and cleaning. But how do you clean your backyard turf to enhance its look and keep it smelling fresh? You need to have the right tools and clean it regularly. Keep reading to learn other essentials of cleaning your artificial grass.

Regularly Remove Debris on the Artificial Turf 

Cleaning your backyard turf field starts with collecting or removing debris. Most people wait for debris to build up in the yard so that they can clean the turf. However, that is not a good idea. You should remove debris from your artificial grass once in a while to keep it clean. This ensures that organic debris like leaves and twigs don't decompose on the turf, preventing the potential growth of weeds.

Use a Power Brush/Broom to Sweep Debris and Other Wastes on the Tuff

Sweeping the turf using a power brush or broom is one of the best ways to keep it clean and attractive. The power brush will thoroughly remove debris from the surface of the turf. In addition, it removes debris deep down and between the grass fibers.

Most importantly, using a power brush to remove debris helps keep the grass looking natural and prevents it from becoming matted. So, you should get a power brush or broom to help clean and maintain your artificial grass. Note that using the power brush/broom on your artificial turf can be labor-intensive.

Raking

"Raking the turf against the grain regularly with a plastic rake helps keep the fibers fresh and helps prevent matting," Raboine says. (Never use a metal rake.) Besides raking, cleaning up spills, and blowing off the leaves, artificial grass lawns don't need much upkeep. (1)

Raking should be done at least once a week and should be done lightly to ensure all debris is removed and the turf is not damaged. If you have trees that shed their leaves, you should rake them at least twice a week during the summer and autumn.

You should not use wire or metal rakes on your artificial grass. Metal rakes will damage your fake grass or make it wear out more quickly. Always use a bamboo, plastic, or synthetic rake to ensure your artificial lawn is not damaged during raking.

Clean With Water and Eco-Friendly Cleaning Detergent

Removing debris and waste on your backyard turf soccer field is not enough to keep it clean and looking new. You should clean it with water and soap or detergent. You should use a soap specially designed to clean the type of artificial grass you have. Alternatively, you can make a homemade cleaning solution using water and vinegar.

Once you have the right cleaning product, spray it over your lawn and leave it for some time. You can use a soft brush to scrub the turf lightly to get rid of dirt and stains on the turf. Then rinse the turf thoroughly with water to remove all the soap. Cleaning your turf correctly with the right cleaning products once a month ensures it looks new, smells fresh, and lasts longer. However, if you have pets like dogs playing on the turf, you should clean it with detergent once every two weeks.

Don't Neglect Your Artificial Grass in the Cold Months

Most people neglect their artificial turfs, especially during the colder months. So, during that time, leaves, dirt, ice, snow, and other materials build on top of the artificial lawn, creating a perfect ground for mold and weed growth.

Even if it is cold, you should find a way to rake and clean your artificial backyard turf. You should also remove ice or snow that might collect on the turf during winter. This will ensure that your artificial grass remains strong and lasts longer.

Regular Brushing is Essential

Sweeping or brushing your artificial grass more often is essential. It helps get rid of debris and keeps the blades of the turf standing upright. But you should use a medium or soft-bristled brush to ensure you don't damage the fake grass.

Never Allow Stains on the Turf to Dry

After putting green installation, you will have ample space on your property to spend quality time outdoors. If you spend much time in your yard, you will likely spill drinks like wines, soups, coffee, or juices on the artificial grass. If you let the drinks or stains dry up, you will have a challenge cleaning the turf.

What should you do to ensure the turf keeps looking spotless even if you spill drinks on it? You should clean the turf immediately before the stains dry up. You should wipe the drinks and use a vinegar solution or detergent to clean the spots to ensure the artificial grass is not stained.

Remove Pets pee and Poop and Clean the Area Immediately

If you have dogs, cats, birds, or other pets that spend time on your artificial grass, you need to be extra careful to ensure the turf doesn't get odors and stains from pets' pee and poop. You should have designated areas or mats where dogs and cats can pee and poop. However, if the animal waste is on the turf, it should be removed immediately and the area cleaned immediately.

If you let animal wastes stay on the turf for so long, they will likely attract disease-causing organisms. Bad odors will also develop in the yard, and you and your guests will not enjoy spending time outdoors. Therefore, remove your pet's pees and poop from the artificial grass and clean it as soon as you notice it.

Cleaning your artificial grass is one of the best ways that can help keep it looking new and make it last longer. Use the above tips to ensure you clean your backyard turf field correctly and easily. Remember to use safe and eco-friendly cleaning products and soft-bristled brushes when cleaning the turf. This ensures that your grass doesn't wear out more quickly.