Synthetic turf has several advantages over natural grass. On the one hand, it does not need fertilizer or special maintenance to maintain its lush appearance. On the other hand, it remains in good condition throughout the seasons and does not need to be mowed as summer approaches.. Simple maintenance needs to be done on a regular basis and cleaning up accidental spills is just as easy.
Clean the lawn regularly
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Use a leaf blower to remove debris. Whether it’s dead leaves that fall in the fall, broken branches after a storm or other accumulation of litter, a leaf blower can help you clean up your lawn quickly. Choose a corner of your garden and blow all the trash in its direction. Once they are all grouped together, you have the option to pick them up to remove them. You should run the blower over the lawn again to completely clear it of large debris [1] .
Rinse the lawn with a garden hose. While a leaf blower is effective at removing large debris, it may not rid the lawn of spills and dust. Using a garden hose, rinse the entire lawn. Be sure to do this gently, as high water pressure can damage the turf. Start at one end of the garden, then cross it while sweeping the pipe in a circular motion as you go
Clean the lawn with a rake or broom. Cleaning the lawn regularly will cause the blades to point upwards while giving the grass a more natural look. However, you will be able to do better if you use a rake or a broom. The extra part on these tools will allow you to easily and quickly cover the whole garden. Start at one corner of the garden and move horizontally as you clean. As soon as you reach the opposite side, take a step back and continue again
You should always clean in the same direction against the natural grain of the lawn.
Remove stains and spills
Dry spilled liquids with a blotter. Paper towels are effective enough to clean up most spills. You should be careful not to apply the liquid to the turf. Gently dry spilled liquids with a blotter. As long as you react as soon as the liquid has been spilled, it should be easy to clean
Clean any stains with a cleaning solution. This should consist of granulated detergent and water. Mix a tablespoon of water with a pinch of detergent in a container you can easily carry. A bucket will do just fine in this case. You can use a soft cloth or sponge to rub the solution into the stain until it disappears.
As soon as the stain disappears, you can rinse off the detergent with a garden hose.
This gentle solution won’t harm your lawn, but it has the ability to clean up a host of substances such as ice cream, alcohol, or coffee
Scrape off sticky or pasty residue with a knife. Whether it’s paint, crayon residue, lipstick or chewing gum, gently scrape it off the grass. Be careful not to accidentally cut the lawn while scuffing it. Scrape the strands in an upward motion rather than scraping them all the way through
Use heavy naphtha to clean solid debris stains. Soak a soft cloth in an inorganic solvent, then clean the dirty blades of grass. Be careful while cleaning with heavy naphtha. You should take care that the product does not overflow and end up under the lawn, as this can cause serious damage
Wear gloves while using inorganic solvents, as they can irritate bare skin.
Also be sure to wear a face shield when handling heavy naphtha, as the fumes can be toxic
Maintain artificial grass
Use a solution of water and vinegar to kill bacteria. Synthetic grass is much less likely to contract bacterial spores than natural grass. It is possible, however, especially if you have pets. If you are required to spray any area, be sure to use a spray bottle. If you think the bacteria are more spread, you can attach a sprayer to the end of a garden hose and hose down the entire lawn .
A sprayer looks like a plastic bottle with a spray nozzle. It is attached to the garden hose and is usually used to spray fertilizer .
Hose down the lawn and mop it once a week. Use a garden hose to spray the lawn with water. This wash will keep it fresh and rid it of odors and small spills. After hosing, use a rake or broom to clean the lawn. This will keep the blades nice and sharp while giving your lawn a fresh look.
