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A Guide for Maintaining Artificial Grass

Keeping your home clean and pleasing to the eye is something that every homeowner should do. It is not only for the guests or the people who can see your home but more for your self-satisfaction. A clean and well-maintained home could bring relaxation to you as the homeowner.

There are several ways to keep your home pleasant-looking, and artificial grass is one way to do it. However, there are several things you have to remember to keep your artificial grass looking neat and new every time. 

That being said, purchasing the proper equipment should be the first thing you do. Although artificial grass Melbourne does not need the same maintenance as natural grass, it still needs to be cleaned at least once a month. You do not need a lawnmower, but you will need a hose, leaf blower, stiff brush, and rake. All these things can be bought in your local supermarkets at a low price. 

Cleaning your artificial turf using these gardening materials is necessary as debris, dirt, and dust can accumulate. These things can make your artificial grass look unappealing. And that would be the last thing you want. Therefore, you must still deep clean your artificial turf, especially during summer when there is less rain. On the other hand, you can minimize the cleaning during rainy months as artificial grass can self-clean itself with rainwater.

If you have pets or kids around, you might want to keep an eye on your artificial grass as a mess from spilled food and drinks or pet waste might be more common. In that case, you might need to clean it right away to avoid spillage or waste from staining the grass. And to clean this type of mess, you might need a cleaning solution containing 5% household detergent mixed with hot water. You can apply this to the stained area by using a sponge. Once the spot is cleaned, you can rinse the soap and water solution using a water hose.

These are just a few tips to help you maintain your artificial grass. If you want a more detailed explanation, you can check this infographic created by Easy Turf.

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