Synthetic turf maintenance can prevent degradation by providing much-needed support to artificial grass fibers, backing, and infill. You would need to design a comprehensive maintenance schedule and stick to it. Otherwise, even the top-notch used turf can start showing signs of wear and tear quickly.
Rinsing
Contrary to a common misconception, natural lawns aren’t the only ones that need watering. Artificial grass does too.
Washing your artificial lawn doesn’t just make it look clean and fresh. It can prevent degradation by rinsing away detritus and pet waste. Most pollutants, dust, leaves, and small debris go away after thorough rinsing.
You can rinse your artificial lawn with a garden hose. While thoroughness is the key to effective rinsing, don’t go too hard on the lawn. Go from one end of the synthetic turf and walk toward another end while making circular motions with the hose.
How often should you water a turf lawn?
You should spray water on your turf lawn once a week. If you have pets, you may need to do it on an “as needed” basis. Removing pet waste as soon as possible is key to preventing pet-related turf degradation.
Drag Brushing
From trash and pet fur to twigs and dead leaves, drag brushing removes dirt and debris that you can’t rinse away with a hose. It pushes up flattened grass fibers to make them appear fresh and lively. Brushing also redistributes infill across the surface.
For sports turf, you can attach a static brush on a tractor and drive through artificial turf in one direction. If you are brushing a small lawn, you can use a rake with synthetic bristles. Avoid metal or wire bristles since they can damage the artificial grass fibers.
When brushing your artificial turf, use the cross-brushing method. It means brushing the lawn in the opposite pile direction (the direction in which the blades are slightly leaning).
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