Routine Turf Maintenance vs Deep Cleaning Services

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One of the greatest advantages of artificial turf is that it is much easier to maintain than natural grass. However, like any other part of your Phoenix home or business, turf does need to be cleaned and cared for on occasion if you want to get the most out of it. Whether you’re cleaning your lawn yourself or hiring an artificial grass maintenance service like TurFresh, it’s important to know the different types of cleaning and how regularly they should be performed on your lawn. A residential turf installation will have very different maintenance requirements than a commercial property, and the presence of four-legged friends can also add another factor into the equation. 

One major difference between residential and commercial turf is the frequency with which they must each be cleaned. Commercial areas like athletic fields, golf courses, and dog kennels are going to be most concerned with keeping the surface attractive and even, thereby maintaining a safe environment for clients. For residential installations, the priority is most often cleaning up pet waste and keeping a fresh smell. These two differing priorities mean that the frequency and intensity of turf maintenance are also going to differ for residential and commercial properties.

Turf cleaning will often come in two categories: routine maintenance, which can be done yourself as part of your normal schedule, and deep cleaning that is best left to a professional turf cleaning service. 

Routine Maintenance

Regular cleaning is best done once a month if the lawn is lightly used. If the lawn is heavily used, such as for parties or kids’ playtime, it’s best to lightly clean it once a week. This will involve picking up larger pieces of debris and occasionally cross-brushing. When raking or cross-brushing your lawn, make sure to use the right kind of tool. A rake or brush with metal bristles can damage your turf blades, so it’s recommended that you use a specialized comb with softer, synthetic bristles such as those available on the TurFresh website. After you’ve finished getting rid of debris and re-fluffing your turf blades, you can give the lawn a light rinse with a hose to wash away dust and smaller debris particles. If you have pets using the lawn as a bathroom, make sure to hose down those areas particularly well in order to avoid odors. You can also use a turf deodorizer product such as TurFresh BioS+ if unpleasant smells have already started to form. Our TurFresh BioS+ spray captures the ammonia in pet urine to neutralize odors at the source. It’s also all-natural and non-toxic, so your kids and pets can keep playing outside as soon as you’ve finished cleaning.

Deep Cleaning

It’s recommended by most artificial grass manufacturers that you have your turf lawn deep cleaned periodically. For residential installations, this will likely only be once or twice every year. For commercial facilities like athletic fields and kennels, deep cleaning will be needed every quarter on average. This deep cleaning should be performed by a professional turf cleaning service in Phoenix such as TurFresh. In a deep cleaning, we perform a comprehensive 10-step process that leaves your synthetic turf looking and smelling as fresh as the day it was installed. We begin by using a power brush to rebloom turf blades, de-compact infill, and dig up any lodged debris or pet hair that may be impeding drainage. For schools and athletic fields, we’ll also do a magnetic sweep to remove any dangerous metal contamination such as screws or needles. If any edges or seams have raised over time, we’ll also readjust and tuck these to help restore the turf to its original condition. To finish off the process, we’ll add our odor-neutralizing TurFill product if necessary, and apply our TurFresh bacteria-fighting deodorizer to leave your lawn smelling fresh. TurFresh’s deep cleaning services shouldn’t replace your regular cleaning and maintenance, but you can count on it to rejuvenate and restore your lawn’s appearance after long periods of heavy use. 

As the premier turf cleaning service in Phoenix, TurFresh is the local expert at deep cleaning for synthetic grass. We only use non-toxic and biodegradable turf deodorizer and cleaner products, and our 10-point process enables us to fully restore the appearance of your synthetic turf lawn. If you’d like to learn more about our artificial grass maintenance service or products, give us a call today at (855) 444-8873. You can also browse our online store to purchase the cleaning products and tools you need for a pristine, TurFresh lawn.

What is Turf Deodorizer & How Does it Work?

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Synthetic turf can be a great choice for homeowners in Phoenix, where water usage is a concern year-round and the hot summers can easily kill off a natural grass lawn. Like other parts of your home, however, artificial turf needs occasional cleaning and maintenance to keep it in the best condition possible. Pet owners, in particular, will want to use an artificial grass maintenance service, as the ammonia in pet waste can leave behind unpleasant odors in their lawn. Fortunately, TurFresh uses products that excel as turf deodorizers and help make us the premier turf cleaning service in Phoenix.

A turf deodorizer does exactly what its name implies: it removes smells from artificial turf. We produce two different products that get rid of odors in synthetic grass: our TurFill infill product and our TurFresh Bios+ enzyme cleaner. Both products remove smells from your lawn, but they do so via different methods. 

TurFill

Like other types of infill, TurFill sits between the blades of your turf lawn, supporting them and helping them stand upright. Unlike other infill solutions like sand or black crumb rubber, however, TurFill is made from mineral granules called zeolites. Zeolites are created when volcanic rock and ash interact with alkaline groundwater; with enough pressure, a mineral is created consisting of aluminum, silicon, and oxygen. Zeolites excel in capturing and neutralizing chemicals, and they are frequently used in water purification, laundry detergent, cat litter, and of course, turf cleaning and maintenance. Our TurFill infill possesses a net negative charge, which lets it capture ammonia molecules and prevent them from creating odors. Ammonia is the compound in pet urine that causes it to smell as it dries, so trapping ammonia at the source in this way prevents pet odors from ever reaching your nose. TurFill’s zeolite particles will hold ammonia molecules until they are washed out by rainwater (or a hose), recharging the zeolite and preparing it to trap ammonia once more. 

TurFresh BioS+

Our TurFresh BioS+ is a liquid cleaner product that we use as part of our artificial grass maintenance service. Using natural enzymes produced by ammonia-eating bacteria, TurFresh BioS+ doesn’t simply mask odors but completely neutralizes it at the molecular level. By mixing our concentrate with water and hosing your lawn with a sprayer, we apply these enzymes to affected areas. Once applied, the enzymes bond with odor-causing molecules, preventing any odor from reaching your nose. Over time, the enzymes will degrade and consume these molecules, leaving your lawn smelling fresh once more. TurFresh BioS+ is a completely non-toxic and biodegradable turf deodorizer, so your children and pets can safely play on your lawn soon after it’s been applied. 

If you have an artificial grass lawn that doesn’t smell as fresh as it once did, you can trust the professionals at TurFresh to take care of it. We’re one of the top turf cleaning service providers in Phoenix, with a range of turf cleaning and maintenance services that can fit any need or budget. We also operate an online store where you can purchase our turf deodorizer products and specialized grooming tools. If you’d like to learn more about our products and services or schedule a cleaning, call us today at (855) 444-8873.

4 Easy Ways to Clean Your Artificial Grass

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One of the greatest advantages of having an artificial turf lawn in Los Angeles is that it is much easier to maintain than a natural grass lawn. With synthetic turf, you’ll never have to weed, fertilize, or treat it with pesticides, giving you more time to actually enjoy your yard. That said, there are still some basic maintenance requirements you’ll need to fulfill if you want to get the most out of your lawn. As long as you follow these recommendations, however, you’ll be able to enjoy your artificial grass for years to come. Alternatively, you can hire an artificial grass cleaning service like TurFresh to perform this cleaning for you. 

Surprisingly, one of the first maintenance tips for artificial grass involves watering. Synthetic turf obviously doesn’t need water for nourishment, but rinsing off your artificial turf once a week or so is a great way to get rid of dust, dirt, and any pollen collecting on the turf blades. Given that artificial turf is often recommended to help those with grass allergies, it can be especially important to get rid of irritants such as those. 

Another key maintenance point for synthetic turf is raking the lawn. Raking an artificial grass lawn can fulfill two purposes; firstly, it clears away organic debris like leaves and twigs. If this debris is allowed to gather and deteriorate, it can gunk up the infill of the lawn and prevent proper drainage. This makes puddles more likely to form after rainfall and promotes the growth of bacteria. The second major reason to rake the lawn is for turf reblooming. Like natural grass, synthetic turf blades are supposed to stand up on end. Heavy rainfall and foot traffic can sometimes mat the blades down, however, making them look flat and unappealing. By raking and combing the turf, you can return the blades to their upright and natural-looking position. However, make sure you use a broom, rake, or comb with soft, synthetic bristles rather than metal ones, as metal bristles can damage the turf blades.

In the course of using your lawn for events like birthday parties and evening barbeques, there’s a good chance that food or drink may end up spilling onto your lawn. If you do have a spill, make sure that you clean it up as soon as possible. For most types of messes, a mix of mild soap detergent and lukewarm water should be enough to clean away the vast majority of spills. For particularly stubborn stains resulting from things like motor oil, grease, or pen ink, mineral spirits that are gently applied and blotted can often do the trick.

Lastly, artificial turf is a great solution for pet owners, as your dog will never be able to dig up your lawn or track mud inside. It’s also very easy to clean up after they go to the bathroom; simply pick up the waste with a plastic bag or scooper, and wash off the area with a quick rinse. If smells become a consistent issue, you can use TurFresh’s specialized cleaning products to neutralize odor and guarantee long-lasting freshness. Our turf products don’t just mask smells, they chemically neutralize them on a molecular level so you never have to wrinkle your nose after stepping outside again.

If you need a turf cleaning service in Los Angeles, you can trust the professionals at TurFresh. Since 1999, we’ve been the leading artificial grass cleaning service in Southern California, capable of turf reblooming, cleaning, and odor neutralization for synthetic grass lawns of all shapes and sizes. Whether you need your backyard rejuvenated or the stink removed from your commercial landscaping, TurFresh is here to help. Call us today at (855) 444-8873 to learn more about our turf cleaning services or to schedule a consultation.

How to Apply TurFresh using a Pump Sprayer

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Step 1:  Mix 16 oz of TurFresh™ BioS+ into 112 oz of water. This makes original gallon concentrate which you can store or mix 1- 4 oz of TurFresh™ with 1 gallon of water if you are using a pump sprayer.

Step 2:  Rinse turf off with water prior to spraying TurFresh™.

Step 3:  Fill pump sprayer with product and adjust sprayer accordingly.

Step 4:  Apply TurFresh™ directly to soiled artificial grass areas using a sprayer Note: Makes one gallon of concentrate product. Save $$ on shipping costs buy purchasing 16 oz concentrate for refill your gallons. You can also use the 16 oz product to refill your 32 oz bottle with our BioSiphon sprayer.  The sprayer automatically mixes 1.35 oz of product for every gallon of water.

How to Apply TurFresh™ using the BioSiphon Sprayer

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Step 1:  Attach garden hose to TurFresh™’s BioSiphon special sprayer. *Remember to connect the straw to the sprayer!

Step 2:  Turn on the water – then turn the dial so that only water is spraying out of the sprayer.  Water should freely flow out of the end.

Step 3:  After the area has been sprayed down and cooled down, push or turn button on the side of the sprayer and TurFresh™ BioS or BioS+ will start to dispense. You will immediately begin to smell the fragrance.

Step 4:  Thoroughly saturate the soiled areas of the artificial turf with BioFresh. Focus on areas that are used more often by your pet (DO NOT APPLY IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT).

How to Apply BioTurf using a Pump Sprayer

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Step 1:  Mix 16 oz of BioTurf™ BioS+ into 112 oz of water. This makes original gallon concentrate which you can store or mix 1- 4 oz of BioTurf™ with 1 gallon of water if you are using a pump sprayer.

Step 2:  Rinse turf off with water prior to spraying BioTurf™.

Step 3:  Fill pump sprayer with product and adjust sprayer accordingly.

Step 4:  Apply BioTurf™ directly to soiled artificial grass areas using a sprayer Note: Makes one gallon of concentrate product. Save $$ on shipping costs buy purchasing 16 oz concentrate for refill your gallons. You can also use the 16 oz product to refill your 32 oz bottle with our BioSiphon sprayer.  The sprayer automatically mixes 1.35 oz of product for every gallon of water.

Cleaning Artificial Turf For Dogs

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Pet owners who have smaller yards or the majority of their backyard is concrete but want to have a special dog area.

Benefits of artificial turf for dog kennels and dog runs include allowing an owner to let their dog outside alone without worrying about traffic and keeping your Dog safe from vehicles and predators.  Artificial turf dog kennels and dog runs are commonly used to keep dogs in a confined area but also allow them  access to play and do their business.

When dog runs are installed on the owner’s property, its important to stay on top of keeping it clean.  Its much easier to clean than natural grass, but nothing is worse than that urine smell on hot days and the people that smell it the most are your neighbors.

We recommend the following cleaning system to keep artificial turf clean and smelling great for you, your dog, your family and YES, your neighbor!

The perfect odor prevention plan for dog runs is a combination treatment or artificial grass using TurFill to address continual urine.  The Bioturf Biost will treat the bacteria in the urine as well as feces and other contaminants.

TurFill Pet Deodorizer For Turf

The TurFill will reduce the sudden impact of the smell on really hot days and our BioTurf will eliminate the bacteria that causes the smell.  These two products when coupled effectivelly will increase the benefits to owning an artificial turf system.  Lets not forget picking up the dogs mess when needed.

Clean Turf

For pet owners with artificial grass seeking a highly-concentrated, organic, commercial grade bioA+enzymatic turf cleaner that effectively treats offensive pet odors and reacts to bacteria contaminants in artificial grass and other surfaces without harming pets and children.

BioTurf™ with BioS+ Technology is the perfect turf cleaner to keep your residential or commercial artificial grass FRESH and CLEAN!

BioTurf™ is a completely new approach to eliminating stains and treating pet odors in artificial grass and other surfaces. It’s CUSTOM FORMULATED for artificial turf, using naturally occurring organic digestive bio-enzymes. Using BioTurf™ artificial grass cleaners also reduces environmental impact and keeps your family safe from adverse, allergic reactions with using average cleaning products.

How To Clean Artificial Turf

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  • Step 1:  Attach garden hose to BioTurf™’s BioSiphon special sprayer. *Remember to connect the straw to the sprayer!
  • Step 2:  Turn on the water – then turn the dial so that only water is spraying out of the sprayer.  Water should freely flow out of the end.
  • Step 3:  After the area has been sprayed down and cooled down, push or turn button on the side of the sprayer and BioTurf™ BioS or BioS+ will start to dispense. You will immediately begin to smell the fragrance.
  • Step 4:  Thoroughly saturate the soiled areas of the artificial turf with BioFresh. Focus on areas that are used more often by your pet (DO NOT APPLY IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT).

BioTurf™ BioS or BioS+ 4 oz Super Concentrate Quart Refill (32 oz)

  • Step 1: Easily mix the 4 oz of product into your 32 oz bottle and add 28 oz of water
  • Step 2: Shake thoroughly and apply reusing our BioSiphon Sprayer.

Note: Makes one quart (32 oz) of product. Best value for previous customer who purchased 32 oz concentrate with BioSiphon sprayer. Save $$ on shipping costs.

Other Helpful Hints On How To Clean Artificial Grass:

Typically the BioTurf™ super concentrate is used by owners who have larger dogs and have to frequently stay on top of urine contamination due to heat or other factors. Concentration mixture can be increased or decreased according to needs and level of contamination.

If you decide to mix our concentrate product into a gallon without the use of a garden sprayer or our sprayer, please make sure that you immediately use the product, as the enzymes will become unproductive over time, with no shelf life.

Use BioTurf later in the day when turf is out of the direct sunlight. This will speed up the process and you will not have to use as much product.

For best results, it’s important that the BioTurf™ enzymes are allowed to react to the contaminants.  The best environment for our product is when the artificial or natural grass is cool and out of direct sunlight. If the turf is hot prior to application, make sure you rinse off and cool the turf prior to applying for best results.

DO NOT APPLY IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

WARNING: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.  Get medical advice. In case of contact with skin or eyes, flush with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, get medical attention.

How Do I Stop My AstroTurf from Smelling?

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How do I stop my AstroTurf from smelling? If you have recently invested in synthetic grass, also often referred to as fake lawn or fake grass, you may be asking yourself a number of questions like this. After all, nobody wants to have to deal with a smelly odor when spending time soaking up the sunshine outside!

The good news is that cleaning synthetic lawn or AstroTurf is quite simple indeed. All that you need is the right artificial turf cleaner and some extra time each week to perform a bit of regular maintenance.

Maintenance

The secret to keeping unpleasant smells at bay lies in maintaining your artificial lawn on a regular basis. Rest assured that it will only take you a few minutes! For example, if you have pets and they poop on the grass, remove it and hose the area down to get rid of any residue. Rinsing the artificial turf also helps to remove dirt and pollen build-up.

Deodorizing

To deodorize your artificial grass, you will need artificial grass cleaner that has been designed specifically for this purpose. Here at TurFresh, we offer professional turf cleaning services using our proprietary BioTurf BioS+ solution. BioTurf with BioS+ turf cleaning enzyme technology is the synthetic turf industry leader in odor treatment and odor prevention caused by pet urine and feces.

No need to worry any longer about how to stop your AstroTurf from smelling. Now you know exactly how to keep it in tip-top condition and smelling incredible, regardless of whether or not you have pets. For more information about professional turf cleaning services in your area, be sure to get in touch with TurFresh today.