The Do’s and Don’ts of Artificial Grass | How To Maintain Your Artificial Grass

So you just got your shiny new artificial turf installed, and now you’re wondering ‘how can I keep it in the best condition possible?’…

Artificial grass is so durable that you can do almost anything you would normally do on it. Did you know that half of NFL teams use artificial grass in their stadiums? If artificial grass can withstand a game of American Football, it can surely withstand a garden party or the kids running around with their friends! 

But of course artificial grass can still be damaged, and there are some steps that you need to take to ensure that your artificial grass stays in perfect condition for as long as possible. Read on to find out our do’s and don’ts for maintaining your grass…

Do: 

• Be gentle when brushing away debris and dust. You should use a medium, soft bristle brush to ensure it is gentle enough on your artificial grass, and brush against the direction of the artificial fibres.
• Give your grass a quick rinse every so often – if you have pets, this is also a good way to maintain cleanliness after they do their business, along with a spray cleaner. We also recommend you book a deeper grass clean regularly (depending on how much you use your garden).
•  Use a weed killer twice a year if you find weeds growing through drainage holes in your artificial grass, this is rare but it can happen. 
• Play, run, jump… Enjoy your new grass! Remember, artificial grass doesn’t leave any stains on clothing, so you can have fun without worrying about ruining your clothes, and it’s durable so you can have as much fun as you want on it!

Don’t:

• Use sharp objects on your artificial grass. This includes pushing sharp objects into the grass, instead opt for objects with weighted ends to sit on top of the grass.
• Park heavy vehicles on your grass. Bicycles, wheelbarrows and wheelchairs are fine, but anything heavier should be kept away.   
• Keep barbeques, cigarettes or fire pits on your artificial grass, as hot ash or fire can cause the fibres to melt.

The best thing about artificial grass is that it is very low maintenance and it doesn’t take much to keep it in good shape. As long as you maintain your grass regularly, and swiftly clean up spills and accidents, you’ll have no issues!