How to Keep your Artificial Grass Looking Awesome
Artificial grass is a safe and great looking alternative to traditional grass lawns. If you have poor soil on your property and the grass won’t grow lushly, or if you don’t want to put the time and money into constant lawn upkeep an artificial lawn is a smart choice. But after you have gotten an artificial lawn installed how do you keep it looking lush and beautiful? Use these tips from experts and from homeowners who have made the switch to artificial lawns to keep your artificial grass looking fantastic:
Clean Stains
Artificial grass is very durable, but stains happen. If you’re entertaining outdoors food and beverages can spill and cause stains. Kids playing outside can get paint and crayons and other substances on it. And those stains can build up and make the artificial grass look dull. In order to remove stains from the artificial lawn you just need some regular household detergent like dishwashing soap. Some light soap and hot water should get rid of most stains. If you need to remove stubborn or set in stains, you can use rubbing alcohol. Have you ever managed to get a stain on artificial grass that just seems impossible to remove? Don’t throw in the towel just yet, because there is a way! Lucky for you some light soap and hot water should do the trick. But if you’re faced with a more difficult situation, don’t forget that rubbing alcohol can be your new best friend when it comes to stubborn set-in stains. So don’t give up hope – even artificial grass can be made sparkly clean with the right approach!
Get Rid of Pet Messes & Odors
Pet owners love artificial grass because it’s safe for pets but easy to clean up. The best way to clean up pet waste from your artificial grass is to let the solid waste dry out before you pick it up and dispose of it. The urine should drain automatically from the artificial lawn, but it can leave behind an unpleasant odor. To make sure that no bacteria is growing on the artificial grass and to get rid of the odor use an enzyme cleaner in the spots where the urine drained and around the drain. Then just give it a quick rinse with a hose and it will be clean, fresh, and like brand new again.
Artificial grass has been a real lifeline for pet owners these days. It is super safe and convenient, providing the perfect environment for our furry friends to play and explore – without any hazards! Of course, artificial grass also comes with convenience on the maintenance front. Cleaning up pet waste is probably one of the most disagreeable parts of pet ownership, but artificial grass simplifies this too. All you need to do is let solid waste dry out before scooping it up and disposing it off! As for urine- don’t worry; artificial lawns are designed to auto-drain away harmful bacteria in the urine. However, if properly not taken care of, artificial grass might start smelling like an animal toilet… so make sure that no bacteria is growing on your artificial grass and get it professionally cleaned once in a blue moon!
Brush It
The number one thing that homeowners need to do in order to keep artificial lawns looking great is to brush them. Brushing the artificial grass against the grain on a regular basis will reduce the impact of wear and tear and keep the lawn looking like it was just installed. Your artificial lawn can last anywhere from 15 to 25 years if you take good care of it and good care means brushing it regularly to keep the fibers looking great. You can use a specialty brush or a rake if you have large sections of artificial grass to brush.
Rinse It Regularly
Get in the habit of rinsing your artificial lawn with a hose at least once a week. That might sound like a chore, but it just takes a few minutes and it will make a big impact on the lasting beauty of the grass. If you rinse the lawn once a week, clean up pet messes, and get rid of stains as soon as you can your artificial lawn will continue to look green and beautiful throughout the years. If you have questions about the care and maintenance of your artificial lawn call us today.
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