Maintaining Artificial Grass: Ensuring Durability and Cleanliness
For AGSTurf Landscape's artificial grass, we employ advanced materials like polyethylene or polypropylene, renowned for their moisture resistance. The synthetic grass roots typically feature a perforated backing, allowing rainwater to drain efficiently from the surface into an aggregate subsurface base.
This base, composed of small stones, further facilitates drainage, preventing water from pooling either on or beneath the faux grass. Consequently, artificial lawns boast significantly faster drainage compared to natural grass, drying within hours after rainfall. Excessive moisture, detrimental to real lawns, simply flows through synthetic varieties without issue.
Slip Resistance Concerns about wet artificial turf becoming slippery and hazardous like hard surfaces are unfounded. Quality synthetic turf for backyard use is engineered with slit film and curly fibers to ensure reliable traction even when soaked. Additionally, the backing's perforations enable water drainage, preventing surface pooling. Hence, your artificial lawn remains slip-resistant for pets, kids, and adults, irrespective of weather conditions.
Odor and Mold Prevention Standing water often leads to foul odors and mold growth on natural grass. Fortunately, the superior drainage of backyard artificial turf prevents the moist, humid environment conducive to these issues. Without water pooling beneath it, synthetic grass eliminates the conditions necessary for mold development.
Moreover, certain infill materials such as antimicrobial acrylic sand and rubber are utilized to resist bacterial growth and unpleasant odors, even if moisture is trapped. Consequently, you can trust that your artificial lawn will remain fresh and vibrant regardless of rain or shine.
Cleaning Benefits of Rain Surprisingly, rainstorms play a role in keeping your artificial grass clean. Falling water effectively washes away dust, pollen, leaves, and other debris that accumulate on the surface. As long as the rain doesn't cause flooding, runoff carries most of this debris away.
After the turf dries, any remaining bits can be easily removed. Additionally, brushing or using a leaf blower can clear debris from the base of the blades. Thus, while rain necessitates some post-maintenance, it also minimizes the need for more intensive cleaning in the future.
Tips for Wet Weather Care To ensure your artificial grass remains pristine regardless of the weather, here are essential upkeep tips:
• Check Drainage: Regularly ensure water flows through the turf backing and stone base without pooling on or beneath the surface. Contact us for assistance with areas of poor permeability. • Brush Fibers: Utilize a turf groomer brush to lift matted blades and restore their upright position as needed after storms, maintaining optimal drainage and appearance. • Remove Debris: Use a leaf rake or blower to pick up any leaves, branches, or other debris left on your lawn post-rainfall to prevent buildup. • Fluff Infill: If your turf includes infill, use a stiff brush to gently stir and fluff the materials as needed, preventing compaction from rainfall.
By diligently maintaining your synthetic grass, you can ensure it remains neat and vibrant, rain or shine!