How To Clean Your Artificial Grass In Santee?
Artificial turf has become a popular alternative to the real thing, but it requires different cleaning techniques. Despite its name, artificial grass is actually made up of synthetic fibers much like carpeting.
Of course, if you’ve ever spilled anything on carpeting or even walked in something dirty with shoes, you know how quickly it can appear that your rug has turned into a mess. Luckily for those who own artificial turf lawns, this isn’t the case. With the right care, your fake grass can remain just as beautiful as ever.
Simple Soap And Water Mix
Dilute white vinegar with water in a 1:5 ratio (one part vinegar, five parts water). Spray your mixture on the artificial turf and scrub with a brush to loosen tough stains like mud or mold. Let the solution sit for 10 minutes then rinse off with plain water. Note that this method works best when combating minor dirt or grime; it doesn’t do much against major stains like spilled paint, oil, grease, or ink.
Salt-Water Soak
Crush 1 cup of salt into very hot tap water until dissolved completely. Before the salt cools, pour it into a bucket or other large container. Pour your solution over the dirty area of the grass and let the mixture soak through the fibers until it reaches the base below. Rinse with fresh water once finished. This method works best when fighting brown-colored stains left by algae or mold, but may not be strong enough to combat more stubborn green stains.
Dish Detergent
A dish detergent or degreaser-based cleaner normally used for washing dishes can help remove tough dirt left behind by oil spills, grease, ink, paint, etc., while also being gentle enough to be safe for use on artificial turf. Mix 1 part soap in 10 parts water then spray onto stained area and scrub with a stiff brush.
Bleach Solution
Mix 1 cup of bleach with 10 cups of water and apply to the stained area. Let the solution soak through to the base below for a few minutes then rinse thoroughly with fresh water. This method is best used on green stains, especially those caused by mold or algae. Be very careful when using this method as it can also fade artificial grass fibers, causing discoloration and damage to your turf if not applied sparingly and rinsed properly.
Absorbent Powder Such As Baking Soda Or Talcum
Place baking soda or talc powder onto the stained area then spray until damp (vegetable oil works well). Allow the powder time to absorb any dirt and oils, then sweep away.
Use Brush To Collect Garbage
Use a stiff bristled brush to wipe away garbage and other loose particles, but be careful not to scrub the fibers.
Use A High-Pressure Cleaner To Blast Away Stains
A high-pressure cleaner works well for removing stains from artificial grass, but be sure not to direct the water at an angle as this can cause damage by pushing dirt and debris deeper into your lawn rather than out of it.
Conclusion
For our Artificial grass maintenance services, contact our professionals from Artificial Grass Santee at (619) 503-3565.
