How to Maintain and Care for Your Artificial Pet Turf

Artificial grass for pets is perfect for owners who want a dedicated turf for their pets. Pet turf is aesthetically pleasing, easy to maintain, safe, and durable, which is why it is a reliable choice for even the rowdiest pets. At Echoing Green, we offer extremely realistic artificial grass in Toronto. It has a soft cushion feel to keep your pets comfortable and it is non-toxic to ensure that your pets remain safe. Our grass is also stain-proof, insect-resistant, dig-proof, and has excellent drainage. All of these factors, in combination, ensure that your backyard and pets remain pristine. 

Although pet turf is already incredibly low-maintenance, there are still practices you can incorporate into your pet’s routine to ensure that your pet turf is always in perfect condition. Regular cleaning, rinsing, brushing, and deodorizing can be beneficial to your pet and their space. At Echoing Green, we are experts when it comes to artificial grass in Toronto, which is why we offer the best tips and products to help you maintain your grass. 

To learn more about how to maintain your artificial pet turf, continue reading!

Regular Upkeep

Post-Bathroom Cleanup

When your pet consistently plays outside and utilizes their pet turf, it is bound to get dirty. If your pet uses your turf to use the bathroom, it is important to be prompt in cleaning it up. Picking up their droppings as soon as possible will ensure that there is minimal debris left over. Rinsing your turf is also an important practice to implement after your dog uses the bathroom. Hosing down pet urine and poop can reduce odour significantly and will simply keep the turf more hygienic for your pet. Dogs are especially known for rolling around on dirt and grass, which means whatever is on your turf will end up on their bodies. Pet droppings and urine are filled with bacteria, and your dog can end up sick if they are constantly playing in an area that is riddled with said excrement. This is why consistent post-bathroom cleanup is important. It keeps your pets healthy and your turf looking great, and it also minimizes strong odours. 

Deodorizing

Strong odours in your backyard can make lounging around in your space less enjoyable for family and friends. Even though regular cleanings can reduce odours, it is a good idea to use some professional products to completely eliminate them. Echoing Green offers a variety of deodorizers to keep your turf smelling fresh. Echo Fresh is a popular option that is perfect for pet turfs specifically, as this product is phosphate-free, non-flammable, biodegradable, non-pathogenic, and non-toxic. All of these qualities ensure that this deodorizer is child and pet-friendly. Apply this product all over your grass to neutralize organic waste and kill odour-inducing bacteria, resulting in a fresh smell. 

Brushing

Regular brushing can be a great practice for maintaining the visual appearance of your artificial grass. Pets are known for roughing up the grass that they play on, which can result in a flat appearance. In order to prevent your grass from matting, you can simply take a standard turf brush and brush through your turf to keep your grass upright. Brushing is also a great way to remove pet fur from your turf. If you have an especially hairy or furry pet, over time, your turf can develop of buildup of said fur. Utilizing a standard turf brush is the easiest, hassle-free way to remove this buildup. 

Pet Care

Being diligent with your pet’s care routine can also benefit your pet turf. Pets love to roll around on the grass, so if they’re bodies are not clean, your grass won’t be either. Ensuring that your pet is being bathed regularly can make turf maintenance a lot easier. Trimming your pet's claws/nails can also be beneficial to the appearance of your artificial grass. Although Echoing Green’s pet turf is dig-proof, stronger dogs can slowly damage turf with their nails over time. Keeping your pet's nails dull will reduce the risk of damage from digging and scratching. 

Easy Turf Maintenance with Echoing Green

Overall, pet turf is designed to be extremely resilient and easy to maintain. At Echoing Green, our artificial grass for pets is non-toxic, durable, stainproof, and provides excellent drainage, making it a low-maintenance choice. However, pets are messy by nature and adding a few extra steps to your backyard maintenance routine can help ensure that your pet turf is always pristine. Cleaning your turf after your pet uses the bathroom, deodorizing and brushing can all contribute to the cleanliness of your pet turf. For more information on artificial grass in Toronto, contact Echoing Green today!

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