MAINTENANCE OF AN ARTIFICIAL GRASS PLAYING SURFACE
Below are a number of general guidelines. You can always request extensive information on
maintenance from DOMO® Sports Grass.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
All artificial grass surfaces require maintenance. If it is done on a regular, daily basis the surface will
stay in a good condition for longer. It is also important to use and play on the surface correctly.
1. Correct use of the surface is important
 Do not walk on the surface with long (steel) studs
 Only walk on the surface with clean shoes
 Do not throw any chewing gum onto the surface
 Do not smoke on the surface
 Do not throw any glass or other litter on the surface
 Do not put any heavy or sharp objects on the artificial turf
 Do not play on a surface that is damaged, it must always first be repaired so as not to
make the damage any worse
 No vehicles should go on the surface, except for specific maintenance machines
 It is not advisable to walk on a snow covered surface or one that is thawing
2. Brushing the surface
The playing field must be brushed every two months with a soft nylon triangular brush. It is important
to brush in different directions so that the turf fibres stand nicely upright.
3. Surrounding vegetation must be removed as quickly as possible
Weeds on or around the field are best removed by hand. Ensure that you also pull out the roots
without damaging the terrain surface.
4. Natural litter must be removed as quickly as possible
In autumn leaves and needles fall from trees and bushes onto the field. If they are not removed
immediately, they will get stuck into the artificial turf surface. This can affect the permeability of the
carpet. The same applies to moss and fouling of the artificial turf carpet. Hence it is important to
remove this litter as quickly as possible. This is done with a plastic lawn rake, a sweeper or a leaf
blower.
5. Canteen litter must be removed as quickly as possible
Canteen litter must be dealt with particularly carefully, for example glasses, tins, cups and beakers,
cigarettes, lighters or chewing gum, etc. The players themselves are responsible for the bulk of this
litter. In order to prevent it, it is advisable to ask the players to thoroughly brush their shoes before
going onto the artificial turf surface. This can be done in different ways: with a shoe brush in lattice
form, a mat, brush, etc. Special signs next to the doors must draw the attention of players to these
rules. Sufficient rubbish bins must also be put around the artificial turf field. An asphalted path from
the changing rooms to the field is also advisable.
6. How to deal with snow
Snow and ice do not damage artificial turf surfaces made from PE (polyethylene). Snow on the
artificial turf surface is best removed with a snow blower instead of a brush or snowplough. A blowing
rotary tiller clears the field without putting pressure on the artificial turf fibres. Mechanical removal of
the snow can damage the artificial turf fibres. Pushing the snow on the artificial turf puts pressure on
the seams of the field.
PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE
Professional maintenance is required twice per year. A professional team will ensure that your site is
as good as new again.
The surface is first subject to a thorough inspection. The stability of all seams and markings are
inspected. Weeds are removed with their roots, all fittings on the surface, drainage systems and
fences are checked and if necessary repaired or replaced. After the inspection, the surface is
mechanically brushed followed by partial removal, cleaning and the scattering in of sand. This
treatment is important to “aerate” the sand infill so that weeds, algae and moss have no opportunity
to take hold.