Maintaining Artificial Grass Around Pool

Artificial Turf

Artificial turf, or artificial grass, is a type of grass that is very easy to maintain and almost always looks good. It does take a little bit of maintenance to help it to keep it looking fresh and new. The good thing is that you do not have to mow it or trim it weekly to make it look nice, and you will always have nice curb appeal. If you place the artificial turf around your pool, it will always look nice, and you will not have puddles from people getting in and out of the pool.

There are many types of materials that you can choose to put around your pool to keep it looking neat. If you want grass around your pool artificial grass might be the answer for you. It is easier to maintain than natural grass and is not as dangerous as concrete or stepping stones.

There are many things that you can do to maintain your artificial grass to keep it looking new. This article will help you to learn a few of those things. You can also talk to a professional or do some more research on the internet.

Maintenance

Mild Stains

It in inevitable that at some point in the life of your artificial turf that you will spill something on it, or your dog will leave a mess on it. You will need to find a way to quickly clean it up – you do not want it sitting for too long. There are some things that you can do to clean mild stains. You could blot up the stain immediately with a towel or use a dry kitty litter that will absorb it quickly. You also could use a solution of 3% ammonia in water to wipe the mess up. You will then want to thoroughly rinse the area with plain water.

Stubborn Stains

For more stubborn stains such as any kind of oil or crayon, you need to try using mineral spirits to take away the stain. You will do the same thing, gently apply the spirits, and gently wipe them away. When you are done, thoroughly rinse the area with plain water. This will help you to remove those stains that are more stubborn.

Sticky Stuff

Things like tree sap and chewing gum and other really sticky substances can be tricky to work with. But in reality, they are easier to remove than you might think. You can use dry ice or an aerosol refrigerant to freeze the substance and it will be easy to remove. You then might still want to rinse the area in plain water. There are more hints to removing sticky stuff from your turf here: https://www.doityourself.com/stry/astroturfing-101-how-to-remove-astro-turf-glue. These hints may work when mineral spirits will not. 

Pet Stains

If you have pets, you will have pet stains on your artificial turf, it will just happen. That does not mean that it is impossible to remove those stains. With solid waste, just wait until it dries and then remove it. If anything is left, spray down with water and wash it away. With liquid waste, you can just spray it down with plain water to remove the odor.

Maintain for the Future

To make sure that your artificial turf lasts for the twenty years that it should last, you need to do some routine maintenance. It is easy to do, you just need to keep the turf clear of debris, rinse it regularly, and cross brush it at least once a month. This will help to keep it looking as if it were brand new for longer.

Necessary Equipment

If you want to maintain your artificial grass properly, you will need a few necessary items. The first is a hose that can be used to rinse your turf. You will also need a leaf blower or lawn vacuum to remove debris, and a rake can be used to cross brush the turf. You need to make sure that you use a rake with synthetic or plastic bristles instead of metal to avoid tearing up the turf. You can look here to see which kind of rakes work best. You do not want to tear up your artificial grass.

Weekly Maintenance

Every week, or at least every month, you need to do some basic care for your artificial turf. You want to make sure that you keep the debris removed from the grass. Leaves and other debris can get crushed easily and work its way into the turf. If your remove the debris on a regular basis, this will not be as much as a problem.
Rinse the turf regularly to remove pollen and dust, using just plain water. Use a soft bristled rake to cross brush your turf at least once a month. This helps the turf to stand up straight like it should.

These are just some of the things that you need to do to keep your artificial grass maintained. There is not nearly as much work to do as if you had natural grass. It is much easier to maintain because you do not have to mow or trim.