Tips to Avoid Damaging Your Artificial Grass

Premium grade fake grass for garden use, when purchased from a renowned supplier and when installed and maintained correctly, will give you many years of enjoyment. It is essential though to take care not to damage your artificial grass, otherwise, it may result in needing to replace it earlier than you would have liked. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some top tips on how to avoid damaging your artificial grass so that you can go on enjoying it for years to come.

Synthetic turf is often purchased for its low-maintenance, hard-wearing qualities. But that doesn’t mean you won’t need to take care not to damage it. Here are our experts’ top tips to help prevent spoiling your new fake lawn.

Deal with mess and stains immediately

Fake grass for garden use is indeed highly resilient to all sorts of mess and stains, but you must understand that this only applies when mess and stains are cleansed immediately.

Fail to clean up any organic matter, such as that left behind by pets as well as leaves and other debris, be aware that it will not break down on its own. This only happens on real grass, aided by nature. Leave the organic matter to fester on a fake lawn, and you will experience stains, unpleasant odours and sometimes mould.

Spillages also need to be rinsed away quickly. Whether it’s a glass of wine, a cup of tea, paint, wood stain or anything else, you need to deal with it swiftly otherwise the stain will set and become very challenging, if not impossible to eliminate.

Keep heat sources away from the fake grass

From barbecues to lanterns and outdoor candles, there are plenty of heat-related hazards in a garden that could potentially damage your synthetic lawn.

Any source of heat has the potential to melt and permanently spoil fake turf. So the advice is simple: don’t let the two meet! Don’t place your barbecue anywhere near your fake grass, bearing in mind heat can travel, and when it comes to naked flames, be sure to keep a suitable distance between them and your lawn.

Balance heavy objects

When it comes to fake grass for garden use, it’s perfectly acceptable to place objects such as garden furniture and children’s play equipment on it. However, it’s highly advisable to do your best to balance the placement of items so that the load is spread. This will minimise indentations.

Try to move objects around if you can to allow indented areas time to revive, and if possible, put items into storage over winter to give the lawn a chance to recover from the summer onslaught.

Follow the correct installation and maintenance procedures

Failure to follow the right installation and maintenance procedures for your fake lawn could result in damage, simply because the integrity of the product may suffer.

If seams are not joined properly, quality underlay is not installed, or edges are not adequately secured, your artificial grass could become more exposed to damage. Regular brushing and debris removal are also vital to ensure damage is avoided.

Be sure to consult our guides on how to lay artificial grass, and familiarise yourself with the correct maintenance techniques too. This will help you keep your imitation turf in tip-top condition so that you can get the most out of it over the next two decades.

Premium fake grass for gardens from your local artificial grass supplier

If you’re looking for premium quality fake grass for garden use at prices that won’t break the bank, look at Say Grass. Not only do we supply a range of artificial grass products for various benefits, but we also provide everything you need to install a fake lawn.

For expert advice from your trusted local artificial grass supplier, you are welcome to get in touch with the Say Grass team.

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