The Best Synthetic Grass Maintenance Products for Controlling Pet Odor
Pets bring joy, companionship, and unconditional love into our lives. However, they also bring something less pleasant — odor. Pet owners know that controlling unwanted odors can be a never-ending battle, especially when it comes to your lawn. Traditional grass requires frequent maintenance and can easily turn into a smelly mess when you have pets, making it a challenging choice for pet owners. That’s why more and more people are turning to synthetic grass as an alternative to traditional lawns.
Synthetic grass offers numerous benefits, including lower maintenance costs and a beautiful green lawn year-round. However, like any surface exposed to pet traffic, it can also accumulate pet odors over time. The good news is that there are several solutions available specifically for synthetic grass that can effectively control and eliminate pet odors.
Effective Drainage System
One of the major benefits of synthetic grass for pet owners is its superior drainage system. Unlike natural grass, which can become matted and foster bacteria-ridden puddles, synthetic turf has a built-in drainage system that allows water and other liquids to pass through easily. This system helps to prevent the buildup of unwanted odor-causing bacteria and keeps your lawn smelling fresh.
Even with the best drainage system, however, it’s important to perform routine synthetic grass maintenance to keep it performing optimally. Over time, compacted infill, debris, and pet hair can make your drainage system less efficient, causing bacteria and unpleasant odors to develop. With a professional artificial grass cleaning service, however, you can restore its full capabilities and keep your lawn odor-free once again. With TurFresh’s TurfClean service, for example, we perform a comprehensive 10-point turf cleaning process that includes de-compacting infill and removing pet hair to improve drainage.
Antimicrobial Infill
Infill is a vital component of synthetic grass, as it provides support and stability to the turf fibers. It also helps to create a realistic and natural feel that makes high-quality turf indistinguishable from the real thing. In addition to these benefits, the right infill can also control pet odors.
Pet urine can seep through your turf’s fibers and get absorbed into the infill, creating a breeding ground for bacteria and, ultimately, causing odor buildup. One of the best solutions for this is to use an antimicrobial infill like TurFill. TurFill infill works by exchanging ions with odor-causing elements in pet waste, trapping the odor and preventing it from ever reaching the nose. By working at the chemical level, TurFill provides a more effective, longer-lasting freshness than other infill products on the market. It’s also all-natural, non-toxic, and pet-safe, so the whole family can enjoy your odor-free outdoor space to the fullest.
Turf Deodorizer
Even with efficient drainage and the right infill, pet odors can occasionally pop up, especially if you’ve been neglecting your artificial grass maintenance routine. For as-needed odor elimination, luckily, you can use turf deodorizers specifically engineered for use on pet-friendly synthetic grass.
Pet-friendly turf deodorizers, such as TurFresh BioS+, work by neutralizing odors at their source, rather than just masking them with strong fragrance. TurFresh BioS+ is an enzymatic concentrate that digests uric acid crystals, urea, and proteins that cause pet odors, effectively eliminating these odors at the source. Since the enzymatic formula consists of only naturally occurring microorganisms and enzymes, it’s 100 percent safe for kids and pets. Simply spray it as needed on any affected areas and wait for BioS+ to work its magic on your artificial grass lawn.
If you’re a pet owner looking for the easiest and most effective ways to take care of your synthetic grass, look no further than TurFresh. We’re a leading artificial turf maintenance provider with customizable service options for homes and businesses, as well as a comprehensive selection of proprietary turf cleaning products available on our online store. To find out more about our pet-friendly turf maintenance products or to schedule a professional artificial grass cleaning service, give us a call today at 855-444-8873 or contact us online.