Tips for cleaning and maintaining artificial turf

Compared with natural turf, Artificial Turf has low investment cost, convenience and durability. However, the damage caused by weather factors such as rain, snow and ultraviolet radiation cannot be ignored. Environmental factors such as dust, leaves and fallen plant seeds can also cause some damage. At this point, regular lawn cleaning and maintenance is very important. While cleaning, you can also master some techniques to improve the comfort of the site. It is currently the only association in Germany that supervises and certifies the maintenance and operation of artificial turf. Such a company is responsible for thoroughly cleaning the lawn of dust and foreign matter, and promptly filling particles.
Remove fragment
When leaves, paper, cigarette butts and other large pollutants are found on the lawn, they need to be cleaned up in time - a convenient blower can be used to clean them quickly. It is also necessary to check the edges and outside areas of the artificial turf regularly to prevent moss. Once traces of plant growth are found, they can be removed using a high-pressure hose.
Remove sharp objects
For artificial turf, the most damaging pollutants are sharp objects such as rocks, broken glass, metal pieces, etc. This pollutant must be removed immediately. Gum and adhesives are also dangerous to artificial turf and can be treated by cooling.
Stain removal
Generally speaking, most stains can be removed by conventional cleaning, more serious oil stains can be wiped with a cloth soaked in petroleum solvents; Fruit juice, milk, ice cream, blood and other "water" stains can be wiped with soapy water, and then thoroughly cleaned with clean water; Shoe polish, sunscreen, ballpoint pen oil can be dipped in a sponge with tetrachloroethylene wipe, and then dry with a strong adsorption towel; For paraffin, tar, asphalt and other stains, just use force or a sponge dipped in tetrachloroethylene can wipe; Paint, paint and other available turpentine or paint removal agent wipe; Fungus or mildew can be removed with 1% hydrogen peroxide after wiping.
Comb packing
Next, the filling of particles and sand must be checked. Artificial turf football fields need to be combed once or twice a month to loosen the field fill. In areas of high intensity use, such as restricted areas of a football stadium, the amount of filler may be reduced compared to other areas. Heavy rain washing will also cause a small amount of leakage. The fill can be sprinkled with quartz sand and rubber particles, which are completely swept into the turf.
Professional artificial turf maintenance
Artificial turf can be destroyed for many reasons. In addition to uneven pressure and incorrect use methods, human and environmental factors can also affect lawn quality. There will be uneven pressure at the penalty spot and in the end zone. Usually, we replace a piece of artificial turf less than 1 x 1 meter to repair the penalty spot, and the end area can be replaced with a larger piece of turf. Also, check carefully for loose stitches and for damage, tearing, burning, etc., at the bottom of the entire sod.
Water before use
In order to reduce the temperature of the lawn, reduce the dust adsorbed on the lawn, and improve the wear resistance and service life of the lawn, it is recommended to wet the field before use. Especially in the hot summer, sprinkling water can lower the surface temperature and make players feel more comfortable.
In addition, the lawn can be deeply maintained every year. The staff specializing in the maintenance of artificial turf sports ground should operate professional mechanization equipment and carry out comprehensive and thorough deep maintenance. This can not only ensure that the field maintains good sports characteristics, prolong the service life of the lawn, but also better protect the athletes, reduce the risk of injury.