One of the biggest benefits that draws many homeowners to artificial grass is that it is incredibly low maintenance when compared to natural grass. You won't have to deal with mowing, fertilizing, controlling pests, managing lawn diseases, or pulling weeds like you would with a natural lawn. However, there are still some synthetic lawn maintenance tasks that you'll need to take care of to keep your turf looking its best. With the warm weather that summer brings, you'll be ready to enjoy your artificial lawn if you follow these simple tips.  Call us today to schedule a synthetic lawn maintenance appointment.

Clean Up Any Spills As Soon As Possible

If you enjoy hosting backyard barbecues during the summer, you know that they can sometimes get a bit messy. Dropped food, spilled drinks, and spattered sauce can all leave stains on artificial grass, so it is in your best interest to stay on top of cleaning things up.

For liquid spills, like beverages or sauces, soak up anything that doesn't drain away with a dry towel. Mild household detergent is typically enough to remove most common stains, though you may occasionally need to use an ammonia solution for more troublesome spots. Be sure to always rinse everything thoroughly with clean water after you are done cleaning.

Keep Pet Waste Under Control

Artificial lawns are great for pets, but their waste can leave your turf a bit smelly during the warm summer months. The best way to combat this is by clearing away pet waste regularly. For solid waste, simply allow it to dry out before picking it up or scooping it away.

For the most part, liquid waste will drain away on its own. However, as it soaks into the dirt beneath your turf, it can begin to smell after a while. Rinsing the area with a hose every once in a while, will usually be enough to dissipate the odor. Frequent rinsing will also help to prevent pet urine from staining your turf.

Clear Away Fallen Leaves

Even before we hit the autumn season, leaves can fall from trees around your property and land on your artificial grass. To make cleanup as easy as possible, sweep, rake, or use a leaf blower to remove leaves from your synthetic lawn before they get crushed into the grass. Dry leaves tend to be incredibly brittle, and tiny fragments are much more difficult to remove than full leaves. If you plan to use a rake for this aspect of synthetic lawn maintenance, choose one with plastic or synthetic bristles, not metal, which can damage your turf.

Perk Up Flattened Areas

Because you are likely to use your lawn more during the summertime, you may begin to notice that high-traffic areas look a bit flat and lifeless. Fortunately, this is easy to fix. Using a rake, again synthetic or plastic as opposed to metal, brush against the grain of the grass blades. This will help them stand back up again, restoring your artificial lawn to a full, lush appearance.

Keep Dust and Pollen at Bay

If you or any of your loved ones suffer from allergies, you won't want to skip this synthetic lawn maintenance step. All you need to do is rinse your lawn with a hose during times with high pollen counts. A spray nozzle attachment for your hose can be incredibly helpful in removing pollen, dust, pet dander, and other allergens.

Learn More About Synthetic Lawn Maintenance

Our team will be more than happy to help you keep your artificial lawn in Alberta looking and feeling its best, so don't be shy about reaching out to us with any questions. When you are ready to say goodbye to the hard work of natural lawn maintenance, we can arrange the delivery and installation of your new synthetic turf for you as well. Reach out today to get started.