The Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Turf Cleaning for Pet Waste
As a pet owner, maintaining a clean and odor-free artificial grass lawn can be challenging. Although synthetic grass is far less maintenance and more pet-friendly than natural grass, it still requires occasional cleaning and care to look and feel its best.
Whether you recently had synthetic grass installed or recently became a pet parent, it can be overwhelming to know what you need to do to properly care for your pet-friendly landscape. From DIY methods to professional artificial turf maintenance services, here is your beginner’s guide to artificial turf cleaning for pet waste.
DIY Methods
One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to clean your artificial turf is through DIY methods. The first step is to pick up any solid waste using a pooper scooper or plastic bag, just as you would on natural grass. This should be done daily to prevent bacteria and odor buildup. Once you’ve picked up the waste, hose down the area to dilute and wash away any remaining residue or urine.
For tougher stains or urine odor, you can create a DIY solution using a combination of water and mild detergent or water and white vinegar. You should rinse down your lawn after cleaning it with a solution, as well as hose it down weekly to rinse away pet waste and other dust and debris. If you take these basic steps regularly, you can improve the look and feel of your synthetic grass without breaking the bank.
Enzymatic Turf Cleaning Spray
If you want something you can still do yourself but will provide a deeper clean, invest in low-cost specialized synthetic grass cleaning products. This is especially important for homes with kids and pets or commercial facilities that see high foot traffic and regular wear.
Enzymatic turf cleaning sprays are a quick and simple yet highly effective way to eliminate odors and bacteria from pet waste. To apply a turf cleaning spray, all you need to do is attach the bottle to your garden hose and spray the affected area thoroughly. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, and rinse with water to wash away any residue.
TurFresh’s TurFresh BioS+ is one of the most effective enzymatic turf cleaning sprays on the market. The all-natural chemical formula bonds to ammonia molecules and neutralizes them, eliminating odors — even stubborn pet waste odors — at their source. This leaves your lawn smelling fresher for longer versus water-and-soap solutions or lower-quality deodorizing products that simply mask odors with fragrance.
Professional Synthetic Grass Maintenance Services
If you want to maintain a pristine and odor-free lawn year-round without having to worry about cleaning and maintenance, you can hire a professional synthetic turf maintenance service like TurFresh. Whether you have a busy home or a bustling doggy daycare, professional turf maintenance is great for properties and budgets of all sizes.
At TurFresh, we offer a comprehensive 10-point cleaning process that covers everything from re-blooming turf fibers to tucking loose seams. We also remove pet hair, de-compact infill, and eliminate pet waste odors, ensuring that your landscape looks and smells better than ever before. Best of all, all the techniques and products we use are safe for both kids and pets. As soon as we finish our service, your four-legged friends can get right back to enjoying their outdoor space to the fullest.
If you’re a pet owner looking for the easiest and most effective ways to take care of your synthetic grass and ensure it remains green for years to come, look no further than TurFresh. We’re a leading synthetic turf maintenance provider with customizable service options for homes and businesses as well as a comprehensive selection of proprietary turf cleaning products. To find out more or to schedule a professional synthetic grass cleaning, give us a call today at 855-444-8873 or contact us online.