Keeping your artificial lawn looking its best takes a bit of time and attention. Of course, with artificial turf there does come a great degree of convenience, though. As your trusted Brisbane synthetic turf supplier, we’re the first to promote the fact that there’s no need for constant watering, sourcing the best fertiliser, or keeping your synthetic lawn cut to make sure it looks great, which is what makes it such an attractive product. The time you spend maintaining an artificial lawn is definitely less compared with the responsibilities that come with upkeeping real turf.
This being said, however, we know there are some aspects to keeping an artificial lawn looking sharp over time that are best not overlooked.
From washing your artificial turf, to addressing its matted areas, dealing with its stains, and more, here are some top tips for maintaining the best artificial turf around. This is massively beneficial to you as a home owner because this is how you keep it looking great for years to come.
Wash It
Just as you would your driveway or walkway, it’s a good idea to rinse your artificial grass down periodically to remove the dirt and debris that can accumulate. Washing down your synthetic grass every few weeks is often enough. This will vary on use, pets, kids and what you are doing on the turf. Simply give it a rapid rinse, you can generally steer clear of using detergents and soaps and stick to water only in order to keep things looking fantastic. As top Brisbane artificial turf installers, all our fake turf products are permeable meaning water can pass through them.
Clear away any fallen leaves, branches, or other debris weekly as well, in order to reduce the possibility for wear and tear. This could simply be a blowvac to remove weed seeds that have blown in from down the street or grass seeds that have become embedded in the turf from someone else's mowing habits.
Address Wear and Tear
Some parts of your lawn will naturally receive more wear than others. Usually the areas that take the brunt of it are in places such as spots under table legs and places where other heavy items sit. It’s easy for weight to mat these areas quickly.
If your furniture will remain in the same spot for a long time to come, there isn’t too much need to fluff underneath it. However, for areas in which you wish to reduce matting, we recommend applying a stiff-bristled brush to the turf once a week in order to allow it to regain its healthy look. This will loosen the individual grass strands to revive that new-turf look.
Deodorise
Many artificial lawns don’t need to be deodorized but in case dog waste ends up on your lawn, we recommend treating the area with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar, a pet cleanser, and warm water. Like cleaning the carpet inside your home, this can help to reduce and dissolve any offending smells.
Avoid Risky Activities
When it comes to using artificial turf around your home or business, it’s also important to remember to avoid engaging in certain behaviours near it, in order to keep it in optimal condition and to avoid an unsafe situation.
Always clear your artificial grass of any mirrors or glass as in direct sunlight, they could cause your lawn to burn (in addition to injuring those people enjoying the lawn).
In addition, always steer clear of using fire pits or smoking on the or next to the lawn. we don't want your beautiful lawn to become accidently heat damaged from carelessness.
Finally, never use harsh chemicals on your artificial turf as these can cause damage.
At Impressive Turf Solutions, we pride ourselves in providing the best in Brisbane synthetic turf. As a leading Brisbane artificial turf supplier, we have a variety of premium artificial lawn options to suit your needs. Contact us now or browse our selection online for the best in artificial grass and reduce your work while keeping your property looking great.
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