A Guide for Maintaining Artificial Grass

Installing  artificial grass can help in saving a lot of money in the long run as it eliminates the need to reseed, water, or mow the lawn. However, it does require an upfront investment for homeowners. If you want to make your money worth its run, you need to ensure that your artificial turf is appropriately cared for and well-maintained.

One of the benefits of artificial grass is that maintenance can only take a fraction of time compared to maintaining a lawn with natural grass. As anything outside is exposed to elements and receives frequent use, a certain level of maintenance is required.

Have the proper equipment

Installing artificial grass does not mean that you would not require any tools and equipment to maintain the lush look of your lawn. You would not need a lawnmower when it comes to maintaining artificial grass, but you would still need a hose, leaf blower, stiff brush, rake on hand for your artificial grass.

Most of these tools and equipment can be bought cheap, so even if you do not have this equipment in your gardening tool kit, there is no need to spend a lot of money to buy them.

Take Care of Artificial Grass Post-Installation

After the installation process for your artificial grass, you might see excess sand on the surface of the turf. You only need to lightly sweep the sand across the turf and direct it towards the infill.

Keep Your Artificial Turf Clean

Over time, debris, dirt, and dust can accumulate in one's artificial grass and make it look unappealing. It is also essential to keep your turf clean as, to an extent, artificial grass is self-cleaning, especially during rainy weather. However, during summer, when there usually is less rain and your artificial grass is heavily used, it is beneficial to clean it thoroughly. You can use a lawn sweeper, garden vacuum, or leaf blower to remove fallen leaves and dirt.

Tend to your artificial turf as needed

It is recommended that you tend to fake grass once in three months. But if you have pets or kids playing on the turf, you might want to clean and maintain it more often. Additionally, if your pet leaves waste on the grass or if someone spills their food or drink, it is ideal for cleaning up the mess as soon as you can.

Suppose your artificial grass is heavily soiled due to pet waste. In that case, it is recommended that you use a 5 per cent solution of household detergent with hot water and apply it with a sponge to mop the affected area. After this, you can rinse it with a garden hose.

Additionally, there is also a wide range of artificial grass cleaners available in the market. While these are not entirely necessary for maintaining your artificial turf, they are perfectly safe to use.

Eliminate Stench

While foul odours will not affect your turf in any way, it is evident that you can't let your turf stink. If pet waste like urine or excrement makes your artificial grass smell terrible, it is ideal to clean the area with an enzyme cleaner. You can also hose down the area with a mixture of water and a household deodorizer such as vinegar to remove the bad smell.

Regularly brush the artificial fibres.

It is also recommended to maintain your artificial grass's lush and fresh look by regularly brushing its synthetic fibres. Regularly brushing your artificial turf helps prevent matting and ensure that the threads of your turf remain in an upright position.

However, as time goes by, you may notice that the fibres of your artificial turf are not standing as upright as they once did. It is entirely normal and results from regularly using your artificial lawn. It is also advisable to use a stiff broom with synthetic bristles to brush the fibres in your artificial grass. Using a brush with metal or wire bristles is not helpful as it can damage the turf's synthetic fibres.

Brushing the fibres using a cross-brushing method is also recommended. It means that you brush the artificial grass in the opposite direction of the fibres to fluff up and restore their upright position.

However, if you have artificial grass installed in a vast area, brushing it regularly may not be a possible task to accomplish. In such a case, it helps to brush over high traffic areas to help keep your turf looking lush and natural. If you also see grass blades bending to one side, you can add some infill and spread it with the help of a brush to restore the turf's look.

Prevent Weed Growth

If your synthetic lawn is installed correctly by a professional, you will not be getting weeds growing through your artificial grass. However, airborne seeds also have the potential to nestle in synthetic fibres, allowing weeds to grow and proliferate on the surface that you can, fortunately, remove just with your hands.

Another area for potential weed growth is at the edges of your artificial lawn, and how the synthetic grass is also susceptible to moss growth. It is advisable to apply a water-based weedkiller every once in a while to prevent the potential to cause further damage.

Conclusion:

Installing artificial grass can be very expensive for one's budget, primarily if you plan to cover a large area. However, a synthetic lawn can also be a practical investment that can help homeowners save time and money in the long run.

 While the maintenance involved in synthetic lawns is only to a minimal degree, it is also crucial that these tasks are carried out to ensure the durability of your artificial grass.

You can always choose and rely on Easy Turf for more crucial information on premium  synthetic grass solutions. We offer quality and life-like turf suited to Australia's harsh climate conditions and provide quality artificial grass installation for commercial, sporting, and residential landscapes. You can contact us at 1800 327 988 or 1300 475 498. You can also visit our website at  www.easyturf.com.au to learn more about our products and services.