Maintenance Tips May 8, 2024 2 min read

How to Clean Stains from Artificial Turf: Complete Guide

Remove tough stains from artificial grass. Step-by-step cleaning instructions for pet accidents, food spills, grease, gum, and more.

FT&G

Fairway Turf & Greens

Turf Expert

How to Clean Stains from Artificial Turf: Complete Guide

Spills happen. Here’s how to clean virtually any stain from your artificial turf without damaging the fibers.

General Cleaning Principles

  1. Act quickly—fresh stains clean easier
  2. Blot, don’t rub
  3. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning
  4. Test cleaners in inconspicuous area first

Stain-Specific Solutions

Pet Urine

  • Rinse immediately with water
  • Apply enzyme cleaner
  • Rinse again
  • Repeat weekly for heavy use areas

Pet Feces

  • Remove solid waste
  • Rinse area thoroughly
  • Apply enzyme cleaner if odor persists

Food & Drinks

  • Blot excess liquid
  • Clean with dish soap and water
  • Rinse thoroughly

Grease & Oil

  • Apply mineral spirits to cloth (not turf)
  • Blot stain gently
  • Clean with dish soap
  • Rinse well

Chewing Gum

  • Freeze with ice cubes
  • Scrape with plastic tool
  • Remove residue with dish soap

Tree Sap

  • Apply mineral spirits
  • Blot carefully
  • Clean with soap and water

Paint

  • Wet paint: Blot and rinse immediately
  • Dry paint: Paint remover on cloth, blot gently

Products to Avoid

  • Bleach
  • Harsh chemicals
  • Petroleum-based cleaners
  • Pressure washers (high setting)

Need professional cleaning? Call (469) 971-6298.

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