Choosing to switch to artificial turf is a brilliant decision. Aside aesthetic benefits, you get to enjoy a safer lawn for your family, low maintenance needs and better cost management when compared with keeping up with natural lawn. Although your blend of polyethylene and nylon artificial turf can, obviously, withstand a lot more wear, there remains key management initiatives to observe in order to harness the longevity potentials of your synthetic grass. For instance, even though, it may not fade in the sun, still, it can suffer some damages due to extreme hot temperature. Also, artificial turf is neither insusceptible to sharp object tear nor unpleasant chemicals or paint stains. Below are 7 observable measures that can amplify the durability of your artificial turf.
- Rinse Frequently.
Regular rinsing of your artificial turf is one simple but necessary and effective way to sustain your artificial turf freshness. This basic maintenance culture should be practiced at least, once every week. You will need a hose to spray down the grass fibers. This has the potential to remove possible small debris, particles and dust. Frequent rinsing is crucial to upholding your lawn aesthetics and preventing consequential build-up of dust and debris.
If you own a pet, rinsing might be needed even more frequently. You will need to regularly pick up the waste from your pet and hose off urine areas. Buy a turf deodorizer to prevent against potential ooze.
- Brush Regularly
Like rinsing, regular brushing of artificial turf is a key maintenance need. Frequent brushing is even more needed for artificial turf installed in high-traffic areas or the turf areas that experience the most trampling. Brushing helps to freshen your lawn, reduce it flattened appearance potentials, keep it looking strong and prevent matting. Just use a handle brush or broom to sweep against its natural grass grain, in order to groom it back to an upright position.
- Clean Up Spills as Soon as Possible
Artificial turf lawn is a great place to hold get-togethers and have a good family time. The odd side of this is that there is high potential for accidental drink spills, chewing gum stains, ketchup drops, etc. The good thing about artificial grass is that, most of these stains can easily be flushed off with normal water. However, you may sometimes need warm water and soap or a mix of vinegar with water before you are able to clean up tough spills and eliminate bacterial infections. Ensure you do not use abrasive cleaners in your effort to eliminate such spills as these can easily damage your artificial turf.
- Replace Infill
Strong winds and excessive foot traffic are the major ways artificial turf lose infill. To maintain adequate infill level, you may need to yearly invite your professional installer to inspect and, if need be, perform infill replacement.
- Be Mindful of Fire Risk
Artificial turfs are susceptible to fire damages. The sparks or burning embers from fire pits, grills, barbecues and cigarettes are easy fire sources that pose the most significant threat to your synthetic lawn. Put every potential measure in place to avoid fire burn. You may install a stone or concrete patio for your grill in order to keep it off your lawn.
- Avoid Chemical or Paint Damage
To forestall permanent stain, avoid oil-based paints and chemical spills on your synthetic turf. For instance, if you need to draw designation lines on your lawn, due to an outdoor game, rather than using oil paints or other chemical markers, use easily washable water-based paints or chalk paints.
- Play Safe with Your Lawn
Finally, the toughness of synthetic grass should not be a license for incautious usage or abuse. Hedge clippers and other gardening tools may be needed from time to time. However, remember to shed them after usage. Their sharp edges can tear artificial turf fine mesh backing. Jagged-edged Furniture, too, are unsafe for artificial turf.