If you love the look of plush green grass, chances are you have heard about artificial turf. You most likely know that it will never turn brown, never needs to be mowed, and will never need to be watered. Perhaps you don’t know how you can extend the life of your artificial turf. Stay tuned as we tell you how you can do just that.

One of the easiest ways you can extend the life of your artificial turf is to maintain it. While it will never need to be mowed, you will need to brush it from time to time to keep the blades standing up nicely. It is also essential to remove any debris that has found its way into the turf. Leaves, twigs, sticks, pine cones, and mulch can make their way into your yard. Pick them up, then use a flexible tined rake. Metal ones will damage the fake grass blades.  Another easy way to maintain it is to hose it off with water from time to time. Having a cleaning and maintenance schedule for your artificial turf will ensure that it lasts longer.

While weeds will not grow in your artificial turf, they can grow around the perimeter of your yard. You must pull these. If you don’t, the weeds could interfere with your turf and possibly cause it to pull apart from driveways or other areas.

Spills happen. Most people will think that if it happened in the grass, it wouldn’t matter. But with synthetic grass, you need to be mindful and clean it up. It is resistant to stains; whatever was spilled can start to settle into the fibers of the grass, making it look very unattractive. To clean up spills, use paper towels to soak up the excess liquid and remove the solids. Then rinse the area well. If you are worried about odor, use mild soap and lukewarm water.

As artificial grass is made from plastic fibers, it will burn rather quickly. Do not permit smoking on your lawn, and keep any grills on patios away from the fake grass. Use reflective material on your yard, and place the tinted film on any windows that are facing the yard.

It is also important for you to rotate any heavy objects that may sit on the artificial turf, such as patio furniture or lawn decor. A stiff broom can be used to fluff up the blades of grass. This will help the fake grass keep its shape.

By using our tips above, you can extend the life of your artificial turf. If you are interested in more tips, contact a professional turf installation company, such as Artificial Turf Tampa in Tampa, FL.