How to Maintain PetGrow Artificial Grass During Extreme Weather
In the case of extreme weather conditions, you will only do good by treating your PetGrow artificial grass product properly. Whether it be baking hot sunshine or torrential downpours, snowfalls or gale force winds we cover the ways to keep your artificial grass in tip top condition.
Regular Brushing: You have to brush the turf on a regular basis with a gentle bristle broom to help keep the blades upright It will help the turf keep a natural appearance even when you have a heatwave.
Keep It Cool: When it is hot spray the lawn with water to keep it cool. This also leads to a more comfortable surface for your pet.
No Heat Source: do not put barbecues, fire pits or any hot impair over turf as heat will damage the fibers
Clean Drainage: Dirty and obstructed drainage could lead to property damage from water leakage This is to avoid any standing water on the surface.
Eliminate Standing Water: Rain can cause standing water so sweep it away after heavy rainfall to prevent pooling, which leads to breakdown of the base material.
Shovel Snow with Care: Be sure to use a plastic shovel or light touch broom only in the event that you must remove snow. Avoid metal shovels Metal shovels will also harm the grass fibers.
Do Not Add De-Icers – Do not use salt or chemical de-icers which can harm the turf.
Re-fluff Blades: As the snow melts, rake out blades of grass that have been flattened.
Clean Debris: Following a storm, get rid of any debris nesting on the synthetic turf or to prevent damage and staining.
Safety Edges: Inspect the perimeter for any loose edges and secure them as soon as possible to protect the integrity of your lawn.
Protect Against Falling Objects: Chairs, table tops, and other heavy items can be blown onto the turf causing broken fibers.
Clean it frequently: The best rake for artificial grass would help in removing dust and dirt and also the best leaf blower or a garden vacuum to clean debris.
Pick up after pets: Pets love to create little piles of toxins all over the yard.
Inspect Your Gutters: Make sure your gutters haven't suffered from wear and tear or drainage issues after severe weather.
1. Handling Heat
Artificial grass is able to stand up to the sun in hot weather, the blades may lay down and the surface itself may get warmer, but it will not die like natural grass does.Regular Brushing: You have to brush the turf on a regular basis with a gentle bristle broom to help keep the blades upright It will help the turf keep a natural appearance even when you have a heatwave.
Keep It Cool: When it is hot spray the lawn with water to keep it cool. This also leads to a more comfortable surface for your pet.
No Heat Source: do not put barbecues, fire pits or any hot impair over turf as heat will damage the fibers
2. Dealing with Rain
It has a drainage system for rainy days PetGrow artificial grass does have a draining system which is awesome, but as always you should still complete the basic steps to keep it longer.Clean Drainage: Dirty and obstructed drainage could lead to property damage from water leakage This is to avoid any standing water on the surface.
Eliminate Standing Water: Rain can cause standing water so sweep it away after heavy rainfall to prevent pooling, which leads to breakdown of the base material.
3. Maintaining in Snow
For those in areas where snow and ice can be an issue, artificial grass will do just fine although it cannot naturally melt the elements.Shovel Snow with Care: Be sure to use a plastic shovel or light touch broom only in the event that you must remove snow. Avoid metal shovels Metal shovels will also harm the grass fibers.
Do Not Add De-Icers – Do not use salt or chemical de-icers which can harm the turf.
Re-fluff Blades: As the snow melts, rake out blades of grass that have been flattened.
4. Managing Strong Winds
Strong windstorms can cause debris to gather in the yard and this can definitely do some damage to your lawn!Clean Debris: Following a storm, get rid of any debris nesting on the synthetic turf or to prevent damage and staining.
Safety Edges: Inspect the perimeter for any loose edges and secure them as soon as possible to protect the integrity of your lawn.
Protect Against Falling Objects: Chairs, table tops, and other heavy items can be blown onto the turf causing broken fibers.
5. General Maintenance
Regardless of the weather, all need to do is keep your PetGrow Artificial Grass in the best possible condition.Clean it frequently: The best rake for artificial grass would help in removing dust and dirt and also the best leaf blower or a garden vacuum to clean debris.
Pick up after pets: Pets love to create little piles of toxins all over the yard.
Inspect Your Gutters: Make sure your gutters haven't suffered from wear and tear or drainage issues after severe weather.