Artificial Grass: A Guide To Cleaning & Restoring Your Lawn

Artificial Grass: A Practical Alternative

Artificial Grass is a great alternative to a real lawn especially when your garden is predominantly shaded resulting in a mossy boggy turf. An unhealthy lawn can be unattractive and can prevent proper usage of your outdoor space which can become a nuisance when children and pets are using the garden. There are many benefits to choosing an Artificial Lawn including reduced maintenance. Cutting your lawn through Spring and Summer can be as frequent as once a week, all of that upkeep can be time consuming and costly especially if gardening is not your favourite hobby. Having an artificial lawn is much easier to maintain as long as you have the correct knowledge and products to ensure it remains clean and free from unwanted dirt and contaminants. In this article we’re going to share helpful tips for cleaning your Artificial Lawn; methods for preventing excess dirt build-up; the benefits of Valet-Chem Artificial Grass Cleaner plus useful instructions on how to use this product.

Why Does Artificial Grass Become So Dirty?

There are many reasons why your artificial lawn can become heavily saturated with unwanted muck and grime, often the reasons are out of your control and heavy foot traffic is not to blame. Your garden can be home to many forms of wildlife from bugs and insects, to small mammals and birds so, it is quite common to find loose twigs and nesting material that have been dropped on your artificial Grass.

Weather conditions such as wind and rain are also responsible for dirt build-up on your artificial lawn. Minerals such as sand and salts can be deposited through rainfall. Additionally leaves from planters and branches from neighbouring gardens can land on your synthetic grass. If the organic materials are left to disintegrate on the artificial lawn it can become sludgy and very untidy quite quickly and even pose a health and safety risk when the surface becomes slippery.

General day to day activities can also create a build-up of filth and sludge on your artificial grass, whether it’s children and pets playing or crumbs dropped at a family BBQ, if left to accumulate it can become an unsightly issue.

Performing A Routine Clean On Your Artificial Lawn

Removing obvious dropped leaves and debris as and when you notice them can prevent them from deteriorating on the artificial grass ensuring it stays fresher and cleaner for longer. 

Natural materials such as leaves or food would ordinarily break down on your lawn providing nutrients for the grass but because the debris has no way of filtering back into the ecosystem you're left with an unwanted mess which can make spending time in your garden less enjoyable.

By regularly removing any loose debris from your artificial lawn there is a greater chance of increasing the lifespan ensuring it remains fresher and newer looking for longer which will reduce the need to replace it.

The Benefits Of Using An Artificial Grass Cleaner

If the harsh winter weather has prevented you from getting outside and now your garden and artificial grass is looking a little neglected and heavily contaminated. We have a simple cleaning solution for you.

Valet Chem Artificial Grass Cleaner has been specially formulated to cut through grime and sludge that has built up and accumulated over extended periods of time. This effective formula freshens your lawn making it cleaner and much more pleasant. This low foaming highly concentrated cleaning solution is tough on dirt and gentle on your artificial lawn. 

How to Use Artificial Grass Cleaner

Valet-Chem Artificial Grass cleaner is an effective cleaning formula that is easy to apply.

1. Before applying the Artificial Grass Cleaner sweep/rake away any loose debris.
2. Dilute the formula depending on the level of soiling. For light cleaning mix1 part product with 5 parts water. For heavier contaminated areas dilute 1 part product with 3 parts water.
3. Apply an even layer using a pump sprayer/bottle sprayer or watering can.
4. Allow the Artificial Grass Cleaner time to soak into the dirt before rinsing thoroughly with water.
5. For stubborn dirt use a stiff-bristled brush to work the formula in before rinsing away.

How Often Should You Use Artificial Grass Cleaner?

Regularly maintaining your artificial lawn will help prolong its life and will prevent you having to spend money on fixing or replacing the turf. We recommend using Valet-Chem Artificial Grass Cleaner once every six to eight weeks during the Spring and Summer months to ensure that your garden remains a clean and tranquil place for you to enjoy. Our cleaner will ensure that your synthetic lawn is free from unwanted contaminants. You can use it more frequently if required, our special cleaning formula is safe and effective and will not cause damage to your artificial grass.

Cleaning your artificial grass during the winter months can be a thankless task due to the never ending cycle of debris that is deposited on the lawn. We advise doing a thorough end of Season clean toward the end of Autumn once the last remaining leaves have dropped then again at the first sign of Spring to rid your artificial grass of Winter grime and sludge.

Why It's Important To Clean Your Artificial Grass

The degreasing properties of Valet-Chem Artificial Grass Cleaner help prevent the build-up of decomposing organic materials. Regular turf has the natural ability to balance harmful bacteria that forms thanks to its complex ecosystem, whereas artificial grass can become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria so, it’s important to prevent this from happening by using a powerful cleaner that cuts through stubborn dirt, grease and sludge that has gathered between the strands of the synthetic grass. Removing unsightly debris can make it a safer cleaner environment reducing the likelihood of harmful bacteria developing.

How Much Coverage Does Valet-Chem Artificial Grass Cleaner Provide?

Valet-Chem Artificial Grass Cleaner is a concentrated formula that can be diluted up to a ratio of 5:1 making it a cost effective cleaning solution. A 5L container of our Artificial Grass cleaner can cover up to 25 square metres if evenly applied. Your preferred method of application can reduce the coverage. To maximise your coverage we recommend applying with a pump sprayer you can get a nice even distribution without needing to excessively saturate the grass. It is also possible to use an old watering can but this will reduce your coverage. For tougher mucky artificial lawns we would advise diluting our Artificial Grass Cleaner at a ratio of 3:1.

Where Can You Find Artificial Grass Cleaner?

You can find our highly effective Artificial Grass Cleaner on the Valet-Chem website under our Household and Outdoor Cleaning department. Discover a full range of powerful cleaning chemicals designed for every occasion.