{"id":443,"date":"2019-12-26T15:29:23","date_gmt":"2019-12-26T23:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turfresh.com\/?p=443"},"modified":"2019-12-26T15:29:23","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T23:29:23","slug":"pet-odor-removal-how-to-clean-artificial-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turfresh.com\/orange-county\/blog\/pet-odor-removal-how-to-clean-artificial-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Odor Removal: How to Clean Artificial Grass"},"content":{"rendered":"
You installed your artificial turf, you\u2019ve been happy with it, and then your pet begins to use your turf as their personal restroom. You clean up as best you can, but then a stench begins to form. It can be embarrassing, and it seems like there\u2019s nowhere to turn.<\/p>\n
Or is there?<\/p>\n
It turns out you can have fresh smelling turf year-round with one simple solution that is sure to remove pet odor: turf cleaner. In this article, you\u2019ll learn 1) how to clean artificial grass with turf cleaner, 2) turf maintenance tips, and 3) pet odor removal tips.<\/p>\n
This article was written to answer all your questions about cleaning artificial turf. Whether you want to understand why your artificial turf stinks or how to maintain your turf, you can use this article to find the answer you need. If you don\u2019t know where to start, we recommend that you read the whole thing through and bookmark it to come back to when you have questions. If you already know what you\u2019re looking for, go ahead and click through to the section that will best answer your questions.<\/p>\n
P.S.: We offer artificial turf cleaning plans that will keep your turf smelling fresh year-round. Our TurfTech maintenance professionalshave been specially trained to use our proven processes to eliminate bacteria and odor. Make it easy and let us clean your turf.\u00a0Contact us<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0now.<\/em><\/p>\n Anyone who has\u00a0artificial turf<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0needs to take care of the investment. It is maintenance free, but not care free.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t, then your artificial turf will fall victim to debris and bacteria buildup. When buildup occurs, your turf can\u2019t properly drain. Bacteria will grow and it can even put your family in danger of health risks and just plain unpleasantries.<\/p>\n Look:<\/p>\n If you have artificial turf plus pets or kids, then it becomes essential to hire an artificial turf cleaning specialist like TurFresh.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n With kids or pets, there will be even more buildup and debris such as hair and urine bacteria. Your pet will use your artificial turf as their personal restroom (it kind of is), and if left untreated, your pet\u2019s urine will settle and begin to smell.<\/p>\n Whether you just want to entertain or have your kids (furry and human) play around in your yard, then your yard should be clean, free of bacteria and smell fresh.<\/p>\n Whether you just want to entertain or have your kids (furry and human) play around in your yard, then your yard should be clean, free of bacteria and smell fresh.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the deal:<\/p>\n With artificial turf, the only answer is to work on your lawn care: consistently clean and maintain your artificial grass.<\/p>\n Your\u00a0pet\u2019s urine<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0will make your artificial turf stink if you don\u2019t clean and maintain your grass properly.<\/p>\n Your turf will begin to form a stench because your pet\u2019s urine will start to settle in the grass. Usually artificial turf is made to drain liquids and flush out urine, but it simply takes too much water to properly flush out. Plus, your artificial turf might not be draining correctly for several reasons (mostly due to buildup like dog hair or debris like shrubbery and rocks).<\/p>\n When your artificial turf isn\u2019t draining properly and your\u00a0pet<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0continues to urinate day in and day out, the smell and bacteria will cling to the turf and grow.<\/p>\n The first two steps to cleaning your artificial turf are to clear out the debris and then properly drain your turf. These are the first things an artificial turf cleaning service will do for pet odor removal.<\/p>\n Bottom line?<\/p>\n These tasks are best left to the professionals, so we recommend hiring someone to help you with these first two steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Before pet odor begins to accumulate, turf maintenance is vitally important.<\/p>\n Our top maintenance tips include:<\/p>\n 1. Clean stains promptly<\/strong> 2. Pick up pet waste<\/strong> 3. Clear debris<\/strong> 4. Rinse your turf regularly<\/strong> 5. Remove weeds<\/strong> 6. Straighten the blades<\/strong> Note: Even if you\u2019re careful and work to maintain your artificial turf, you\u2019ll still want to hire a turf cleaner to come in a few times a year for a deep cleaning.<\/em><\/p>\n Why?<\/em><\/p>\n Although the above tips are helpful, they don\u2019t necessarily treat the growing bacteria that can form with debris buildup and pet waste.<\/em><\/p>\n Turf maintenance is of the utmost importance. If you follow the tips above, then all you\u2019ll need to do is hire a\u00a0turf cleaner service<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(like us!) to take care of the deep cleaning.<\/p>\n We can\u2019t speak for other products, but our turf cleaner products work by:<\/p>\n When we deep clean your artificial turf, we:<\/p>\n The best part?<\/p>\n Turf cleaners like ours should keep your turf smelling fresh for months.<\/p>\n Depending on the number of pets you have, hiring a turf cleaning professional to come in quarterly or biannually may be sufficient.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What\u2019s the real story?<\/p>\nWho Needs Artificial Turf Cleaner?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Why Does My Dog\u2019s Pee Stink?<\/h2>\n
How To Maintain Your Artificial Turf<\/h2>\n
\nSpills are bound to occur, especially when you have kids and pets running around. If you spill something like soda, alcohol, coffee, oils, or tea, you\u2019ll want to clean it as soon as possible so it doesn\u2019t stain. All you need to do is quickly blot up the liquid with a towel. Then, rinse the area with a solution of water and a mild household detergent. Lastly, thoroughly rinse the cleaner out using cool water.<\/p>\n
\nFor solid pet waste, you\u2019ll want to allow it to dry before removing it. Then, use your preferred method (plastic bag, pooper scooper, etc.) and throw it out. Immediately spray the area with BioTurf BioS+ turf cleaning products so you are removing bacteria immediately.<\/p>\n
\nMake sure that you work to remove debris like shrubbery, rocks, and pet hair. Debris can build up quickly. In order to clear it, use a push broom and brush your turf. Pet hair is the biggest cause of hindering drainage.<\/p>\n
\nRegularly rinsing your artificial turf will help clear it of debris between the blades. After you\u2019ve finished brushing off the debris with a push broom, rinse the area with water.<\/p>\n
\nIf weeds begin to grow underneath your turf, make sure to pull those out. You can spray a weed killer on the artificial turf but make sure you keep your pet off it for at least a day.<\/p>\n
\nIf your turf is avidly used, especially by kids or pets, you might begin to see the turf blades get pushed down. In order to fix this, use a push broom to brush your turf in the opposite direction. This will straighten the blades back up to their perky position.<\/p>\nHow Do Turf Cleaners Work?<\/h2>\n
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How To Remove Pet Odor<\/h2>\n