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Undoubtedly, the premium quality artificial grass installed in your lawn or garden is durable and can cope with the wear and tear of extensive daily usage to last longer. However, it can still get damaged, that too, permanently and can end up becoming unattractive to look at, thus eliminating the main purpose of having fake grass at all. Besides, there are many factors that can permanently damage your synthetic grass and they should be dealt with efficiently to prevent such outcomes.
Therefore, to help you preserve the outlook of your fake grass and for being the professionals at Design Furniture, we’re going to illuminate different ways that can prevent your elegant-looking artificial grass from constant damage. If cleaned and maintained with proper care and on a routine basis, then there is no reason why your artificial grass can’t last beyond your imagination.
Methods To Avoid Permanent Damage To Artificial Grass
It is a fact that fake grass, when permanently damaged, won’t be the same in appearance and performance besides you’ll have to spend extra money to get it repaired. But you can avoid all this hassle just by following some simple yet effective ways/methods described below.
1. Don’t Smoke On Your Artificial Grass
Irrespective of the fact that your synthetic grass is fire-resistant, you should keep cigarettes away from the grass surface. Because burning ash or cigarette itself, if fallen onto artificial grass can burn or melt the plastic fibers, thus robbing it of an attractive, seamless look. In this case, repairs can be made but you will not be able to regain that perfect and elegant-looking artificial grass.
While in the other scenario, if your fake grass is not fire-resistant, it is understood that it will catch fire and will be destroyed within some time, thus leading to the wastage of your valuable investment in front of your eyes. The best prevention for you is to avoid smoking on your lawn surface so as to keep the cigarettes away.
2. Keep BBQs And Other Heat Sources Away From Your Fake Grass
In addition to burning cigarettes, BBQ grills, and similar heat sources should be kept at a distance from your artificial grass even for hours after using them. Because the likelihood of damage that can be caused to your grass is unimaginably intense in that case.
In addition, hot ashes blowing away in the wind and landing on your fake turf is also a potential threat that should be taken care of as well. And, if you want to prevent any permanent damage to your fake turf, then it is best to keep all the heat sources away from it.
3. Don’t Pick Or Pull The Grass Fibers
Obviously, if you repeatedly pull out the fibers of your artificial grass, it will start looking thin and sparse after some time, thus giving off a patchy, ungraceful appearance. Also, while selecting artificial grass, you should look for the quantity of latex used per square meter.
Because synthetic grass comprises two components namely plastic fibers and latex backing. And, this backing material is responsible for keeping hold of the fibers of artificial grass. Therefore, the greater the quantity of latex used per square meter, the stronger the grass fibers will be held in place.
However, even with artificial grass Dubai of the finest quality, you should avoid picking or pulling out grass fibers as it will create irregular patches and will make your turf look unattractive and irregular.
4. Avoid Using Your Artificial Grass Lawn For Car Parking
As with cars or other heavy vehicles, you should not park them over your synthetic turf surface because the weight of car tires can damage the latex backing by pulling the grass away from the edges. And, even hard-wearing fake grass will be unable to beat that much vehicle weight over its surface.
In this way, vehicle parking for prolonged periods can make the edges of your artificial grass go irregular. Also, it becomes difficult to remove the car’s dripping oil from the turf surface. Hence, you should always avoid using your fake grass lawn as a parking area.
5. Abstain Any Adhesives, Chewing Gums, Or Oils
While this is a never-ending debate about whether such adhesive materials can cause permanent damage to your artificial grass or not, it’s still better for you to take prevention. Any type of oil-based substance can be removed from your grass surface using spirit but can leave behind a stain and that can be a major problem.
Likewise, chewing gums and other adhesive chemicals get tangled or stuck up in the grass fibers, thus proving difficult to be removed. And, requires different methods to be taken out of the plastic fibers of your artificial grass. Therefore, it’s better to abstain from these chemicals or material substances from your fake turf.
6. Refrain From Placing Sharp-Edged Furniture Over Your Artificial Grass
The only problem with placing sharp-edged furniture over your artificial grass is that the sharp edges can cut the plastic grass fibers and blades, thus permanently damaging it. And, the only solution to this problem is to replace the affected patch with a new piece of grass. Also, finding the same pile pattern that matches your existing grass is difficult and this type of repair can also be costly in certain cases depending upon the extent of damage done.
To Conclude!
We’ve described some simple yet impactful ways to help you avoid permanent damage to your artificial grass. Following these techniques, you won’t only prevent damage effectively but can also add to the lifespan of your fake grass. Besides, you should always clean your synthetic grass lawn properly and on a routine basis for ensuring the best appearance and maintenance.
