How to Maintain Artificial Turf

Artificial turf is a great investment for a number of different facilities and businesses. However, just like natural grass, artificial turf requires maintenance to keep it looking its best. With the best artificial turf maintenance practices in place, you can be sure that your synthetic lawn will look beautiful and healthy all year long.

In the newest blog post from Kenney Machinery, we’ll discuss some of the best ways to effectively maintain your artificial lawn.

Brush or Rake the Turf

You want your artificial turf to look as similar to natural grass as possible. Natural grass blades stand straight up, and so should your synthetic grass. By going over your turf with a stiff brush or flexible lawn rake, you’ll perk up any turf that has started to wilt or compress.

Be sure to always brush or rake against the way that the turf is slouching. This will ensure that you regain as much height and structure as the artificial grass previously had.

Spray Off the Turf Surface

Synthetic turf does not depend on water to live and appear healthy. However, dust and dirt can accumulate onto your turf surface, making the turf look unhealthy and allowing bacteria to seep into it.

Spraying the surface of your turf once a week can wash away any dust or dirt that has built up on the surface of your turf. Stay consistent with how often you spray down your turf to see the best results.

Replace Damaged Areas

Because artificial turf is exposed to the natural elements, it will likely experience normal wear and tear. However, over time, high-traffic areas can become damaged beyond normal wear and tear, requiring you to replace missing, damaged, or patchy areas.

Get in touch with a professional to inspect the damaged area to determine what the best course of action is, and to provide expert advice on how to keep these issues from reoccurring in the future.

Clear Any Debris

From sticks and leaves to pet waste and everything in between, your artificial turf is exposed to a number of different types of debris. Be sure to rake any leaves or clear any sticks that have found their way into your artificial turf to keep the artificial grass lawn as healthy and clean as possible.

Utilize the Proper Equipment

No turf maintenance job can be completed without having the best equipment for the job. No matter the job, the right turf equipment can help you maximize the life and beauty of your turf, as well as improve your productivity. From utility vehicles to application equipment, turf maintenance equipment was designed to simplify the turf maintenance process.

Contact Kenney Machinery for Turf Maintenance Equipment

No matter what your individual needs might look like, Kenney Machinery offers the products to make any turf maintenance job easier. Get in contact with us today to discuss your needs. We’ll help you decide which products are best for your company, as well as provide any additional information that you may need.