Uh oh. Your dog made a big mess on your new artificial grass lawn. But don’t worry—it’s no big deal. Like your old grass lawn, cleaning artificial turf for dogs only takes a little time and effort. But your preferred dog waste removal method may have to change now that you’re on fake grass instead of real.
Here are some tips for cleaning artificial turf for dogs (and their messes).
The Most Effective Method for Cleaning Artificial Turf
When it comes to dog waste removal, why change what works? A plastic bag is all you need to clean up doggy doo. There’s no simpler way to keep your artificial grass clean and green. Just grab some from your local department store or reuse the ones from your groceries. Any kind of bag will work—so long as it separates you from the poo.
There’s always the option of using a poop scooper for cleaning artificial turf. If you don’t like getting hands-on with your pet mess, don’t worry. Use the scoop and toss the whole mess in the garbage.
High Fiber Turf Requires (Slightly) Higher Maintenance
Synthetic turf comes in a variety of realistic-looking styles. Some feature a combination of straight and wavy grass blades. Others have taller blades for that slightly overgrown look. Depending on the kind of fake grass you own, you’ll need to approach pet waste removal differently.
Say you have one of those more complex artificial grass types like the LXR Pro 46s. Here’s what you do: Pick up as much of the mess as you can. When the bulk of it is gone, spray down the area with a hose. You can even use a mild cleaning solution on the area if needed. Problem solved!
Of course an artificial lawn designed with pets in mind lets you avoid a lot of extra effort. The PetPRO series of artificial pet grass is designed to withstand pet messes. This pet grass is treated with polyethylene to prevent staining or discoloration. PetPRO grass provides the most convenient solution for cleaning artificial turf for dogs.
However you decide to clean up your dog’s messes should work for you. Whatever gets your synthetic lawn back to its clean, normal state, right? Whatever kind of synthetic turf you install, you may find that cleaning pet messes is easier than cleaning real grass. Just follow these tips and you—and your dog—will enjoy your lawn all year long!
