Cal Lic# 828089
Recommended general grooming and cleaning products include:
- Enzyme cleaners
(Odormute®, OdorBan® , Nature’s Miracle® , Kids & Pets® , etc. Rinse after 4 hours to run and dilute through surfaces)
- Vinegar
(5% white distilled vinegar; do not dilute, irrigate through surface)
- “green” cleaners any sort that does not contain alcohol and is biodegradable, non foaming and low suds are best
- 5-10% Solution of bleach and water
(remember to rinse well; bleach can collect in most infilled turf systems. Too much bleach may create its own smell and can be harsh on paws and skin.
To make the application of the liquid treatments easy, place cleaning materials into a pressurized spray bottle that has a hand wand for distributing the materials on the surfaces.
AVOID Cleaners containing alchol - this can damage the blades.
De-greasers and soapy cleaners can be used, however, you will need to completely rinse these products out of the turf.
They may create a build-up on the surfaces, making dirt and dust stick to the fibers. Use a sprinkle setting on your hose to insure you will not wash out infill materials from turf.
Artificial Grass Cleaning guides when pets are present
Have Special Grooming Needs As every pet owner experiences.
Solid materials should be removed regularly. Leaving solid material waste on the surfaces to break down will increase the amount of contaminate that saturates the turf system—remove solid wastes as soon and as regularly as possible.
Treat loose stool material with care by removing with gloves and spot treating with cleaners. Irrigate the area locally. Do NOT hose solid waste away—this just spreads the waste across a larger surface area.
In dry weather, it is okay to leave solids to harden prior to removing. During wet weather, remove immediately so the solids do not break down further.
Urine will be difficult to locate on the surfaces by sight. Assume that the animals are urinating and treat the entire surface when deodorizing and sanitizing. Most products require one gallon per 500 square feet to achieve the best coverage and saturation of liquids to do the job efficiently. You can use the sprinkler setting on any hose nozzle to drizzle water through the site, helping to drive the treatments down through the turf, infill, backing and base materials.
Volume of waste and use of the area plays a large part in how often you wish to groom the site. A single dog family with a mid to large size animal may need to sanitize the area monthly where a kennel or clinic may wish to do this weekly. Sanitizing and deodorizing is critical to your long-term enjoyment and safe use of synthetic grasses and artificial turf.
For best results...
- Keep the site free of organic debris (leaves and such) solid wastes will be easier to see and clean up
- If your pet has an illness, you might want to consider spraying spots with a disinfectant
- During winter rains, irrigating the area isn’t needed; during summer sun and dryness, treat with full strength cleaners (except bleach, not recommended with animals) and irrigate the area weekly to wash the treatments deep into the system
- If you have turf pieces laid on concrete, wood or other hard surface materials, clean under the turf regularly!
Cleaning Tips:
Generally all you have to do is remove the same products such as leaves, branches or debris as you would in real grass. There is no need for special products unless you have larger animals that do their business in one area.
In most cases all you have to do to clean the artificial grass is wash it with water if you want to. It is not recommended. The grass will not break down if you do not clean it.
Here are some products you can use if you want to.
New Product:
Artificial Grass Deodorizor for pets
Even though you don't really need this product on your grass unless you have a larger animal doing its business in one area. This product is for all artificial grass no matter who makes it. You could even use this product on your real grass. For as little as $50 per bag, Animal Owners can now enjoy the their artificial grass without the pet oder. Our new Artificial Grass Deodorizor absorbs the bad odors, making the odors disappear. This is a one time application. Just spread the deodorizor 1/4" per square foot onto your real or artificial grass and let this amazing product take effect. One bag covers approx. 200 sf.
A Great Tool For Grooming Artificial Grass
Again, you don't need this grooming tool unless you want to. Our grass doesn't need this product. I just leave it on our website because there are a few of our customers that wanted it.. I don't sell this product, it goes to a link somewhere.
The Grandi Groom
Built to withstand the rigors of professionals use, the Grandi Groom is the ideal tool for blooming artificial grass. Infill is completed in a snap with much less waste; reducing clean-ups & lost profits!
The Grandi Groom’s long nylon tines reach deep into the fibers of any type of artificial grass surface material; pulling the blades upright to provide maximum bloom. Using short strokes over the area, The Grandi Groom quickly works any type of infill material in between the blades.
The Perfect Tool For ANY Artificial Grass Project and Maintainance Project.
Contact Groom Industries at 800-397-3759 or go to the website by clicking below
909-367-6633
760-680-7157
Serving Southern California
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$4.90 sf "Installed" Call for details
Cannot be used with any other discounts. Not including tax
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