If debris is left in your yard too long or if your artificial grass receives significant amounts of foot traffic

 If debris is left in your yard too long or if your artificial grass receives significant amounts of foot traffic, your lawn may become matted in some areas. How frequently or easily it becomes matted is mostly dependant on the durability and pile height of the artificial grass product you chose. However, all synthetic turf options will need to be brushed at some point to help maintain the appearance of the grass. To fluff up your grass fibers and maintain the upright position of each blade, you should use a brush to cross brush your lawn every month or so. Be sure to always use a brush with synthetic bristles rather than metal, as metal bristles can damage the artificial grass fibers. By brushing your lawn regularly and avoiding matting, you will extend your lawn’s lifespan and cut down on the need for future maintenance or replacement.

While synthetic turf remains evergreen and does not need to be regularly watered like natural grass, it is recommended that you rinse down your artificial grass every so often to clean it of dust, debris, and pet waste. Rainfall is sufficient to clean synthetic grass during the winter and spring, but during the drier parts of the year and in climates that don’t receive much rain, a quick rinse with the garden hose will work just as well. This should be done as often as possible, ideally once a week, but it is not as extensive as watering a natural grass lawn. A few minutes spent quickly hosing down the turf will be sufficient to clear it of dust and other particles, and will leave you with a clean and beautiful artificial grass lawn.