Maintenance of artificial grass

Tricks and tips for maintaining artificial grass so that it looks perfect all year round.

The positive part of artificial grass is that it does not require as much maintenance as natural grass, which makes it a very interesting alternative.

Below are some tips and the solution to some doubts.

Silica sand

There are models of artificial grass que tienen una fina capa de silica sand at the bottom. The reason is because silica retains moisture, insulates, gives greater fixation and a natural appearance to the grass.

This lawn is watered less frequently and using low pressure in the hose.

It is very important to take this information into account since if a vacuum cleaner is used, the sand will be eliminated, which would mean that its useful life is shorter.

Vacuum the artificial grass

They are summarized in four basic points, which will help remove dry leaves and dust, as well as dirt.

  1. Irrigation.Removes dust and dirt: Do not flood the grass.
      1. Do not flood the grass
      2. Do not water at low temperatures to avoid the formation of ice.
      3. In spring and summer, water more frequently.
  1. Brushed.It is important to brush the fibers so that they rise and return to their original state, since they are crushed when walked on. You can use a brush or a sweeping machine. Always brush in the opposite direction to the grass hairs.
  2. Blown.Important to remove dry leaves and accumulated dust quickly.
  3. Aspirate. It should not be used at maximum power.

Other tips

  • In case of stains on the lawn, due to animal excrement, drink, food, etc. soapy water can be used to remove them. Under no circumstances use abrasive products that are likely to burn or damage the lawn.
  • Los muebles sobre el césped es recomendable no arrastrarlo para evitar que arranquen las fibras.
  • Artificial grass is not suitable for placing it where vehicles are to be parked.
  • Be very careful with barbecues, because even if the grass is not fireproof, it can scare us.
  • In case weeds appear, there are special herbicides for artificial grass.
  • There are artificial grass air fresheners on the market that emulate the smell of freshly cut grass that usually last about 6 months.