Artificial Turf: Pool Side – What Are The Benefits?
Installing artificial turf around a pool is the best of both worlds – giving the aesthetic and beauty of a luscious green lawn paired with durability and easy maintenance. If you’re considering installing turf around your pool- here are a few benefits you can look forward to!
Easy to Maintain
The best benefit of artificial grass around a pool is the maintenance aspect. While the turf will not be 100% maintenance-free, an artificial turf surface is considerably easier to maintain than that of natural grass. Mowing and edging natural grass is difficult around pool areas when you’re trying to avoid grass clippings entering the pool. With turf, you can say goodbye to mowing and hello to a perfectly manicured lawn year-round.
No Chemicals or Pesticides Required
Artificial grass requires absolutely no fertilizers or pesticides, which creates a safer environment for your pool.
Slip Resistant
Concrete around pools can get slippery when wet- turf won’t get slimy when wet- reducing the risk of slips and falls.
Say Goodbye to Mud
Pool water is inevitably going to splash onto your grassy area around a pool. When pool water splashes onto natural grass, it can create muddy spots after extended exposure to the water. With artificial grass, you can say goodbye to mud!
Maintaining Your Poolside Artificial Grass
As mentioned above, artificial grass around your pool area is not maintenance-free; it does require some simple maintenance to extend the longevity of your turf.
Rinse To Avoid Chemical Build Up
All pools require some sort of chemicals. When the water splashes up onto the turf, the chemicals will also end up on the turf. These chemicals won’t harm or degrade the turf fibers but can cause some residue build-up. Keep your turf looking fresh by occasionally rinsing it to reduce this build-up.
Clean Up Spills
Pool areas deal with a lot of spills, from beverages to lotions- it’s not uncommon to need to clean up sticky spots. To keep your turf looking great, it’s best to clean up these spills promptly. Some water and a non-abrasive cleaner such as Dawn should easily do the trick!
Remove Debris
Regularly remove any debris, such as leaves or pine needles. You can easily do this with a plastic rake or leaf blower. Routinely removing the debris will keep your turf looking clean and extend the life of your artificial turf.
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