Many customers ask us how to clean the artificial grass installed in their homes or businesses, that’s why we know it’s something you’re concerned about. You want it to look great, but sometimes you have doubts about how to go about it or which products to use.

Today we want to clarify these possible questions so you know how to remove the most common stains, disinfect it properly, and keep it sparkling clean, just the way you like it. In addition to cleaning, artificial grass maintenance is also important on your part.

For artificial grass, a thorough cleaning is recommended only once a year, though it is not mandatory. That is one of the great advantages of this type of grass: you can install and enjoy it without having to constantly look after it.

There are 3 types of cleaning for artificial grass:

Depending on whether you want a lighter or more intensive clean, you can do it in three different ways:

1. Rinse with water

2. Comprehensive cleaning

3. Thorough disinfection

1. Rinsing the lawn.

This involves hosing down your artificial grass to clean it. You can do this whenever you like—whenever you feel like freshening up your garden, or during the summer to beat the heat during the hottest part of the day.

Hosing down your synthetic grass removes any accumulated dust—as happens in any space—as well as any debris that has settled on it, such as leaves, loose fibers, or insects, helping you keep it clean.

2. Thorough cleaning of your artificial grass.

To clean the artificial grass, brush the area to remove any debris using a stiff-bristled brush, then clean it with water. You can add pH-neutral liquid soap to the water and allow it to dry.

Brushing synthetic grass achieves three things: it makes the blades stand upright—their proper position—redistributes the infill (such as silica sand) effectively, and cleans the artificial turf by sweeping away debris accumulated between the blades.

3. Thorough disinfection of the synthetic turf.

Sometimes, we need to disinfect our artificial grass while cleaning it. To do this, we use a pH-neutral liquid soap and an antibacterial solution.

For this purpose, we recommend a harmless germicide. At Best Garden, we offer a disinfectant suitable for treating all our products. It is a solution that offers complete peace of mind, as it eliminates bacteria and leaves your lawn sparkling clean.

We recommend it for thoroughly disinfecting and cleaning your artificial grass—for instance, to remove food and drink stains. It also offers several benefits: it reduces static electricity and the sun’s impact on the blades, eliminates bacteria, and leaves behind a pleasant scent of nature and freshly cut grass. You’re going to love it!

To clean specific stains from your artificial grass, follow these tips:

Types of stains and how to remove them:

We focus on the most common stains that can be tricky to clean from your artificial grass: 

1. Food stains

2. Wine stains

3. Tea or coffee stains

The first three are easy to remove, especially if you don’t let them dry. Whenever food or drink spills, quickly wipe it up with a wet cloth or rinse the artificial grass immediately.

If food or drink has already dried on your lawn, use a soft scrubbing pad with water and a little pH-neutral liquid soap. This removes any residue stuck to the blades; afterwards, water the area or wipe it down with a damp cloth.

4. Pet urine or feces stains

You should clean any traces of your pet’s urine or feces from the artificial grass using a disinfectant, as recommended in point three. These substances can harbor bacteria, so it is best to sanitize the area properly for your peace of mind and that of your family. Use a germicide along with soap and water.

5. Felt-tip pen or ballpoint ink stains

Spills that soak deeply into the turf—such as marker ink—can be effectively removed by scrubbing with a pH-neutral liquid soap and a soft scouring pad, just as we described for removing dried food or beverage residue. Repeat this step as necessary, always taking care.

6. Oil or grease stains

You can clean these residues from your artificial grass by scrubbing them with a pH-neutral liquid soap and a soft scouring pad. Scrub as much as necessary, but always gently, so as not to damage the blades.

Did you find our tips helpful? As you can see, maintaining and cleaning your artificial grass is very simple and requires neither great effort nor expensive products—just items like water, soap, neutral detergent, or white vinegar.

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