Climate has a major influence on the maintenance requirements of non-infill artificial grass.

Spring

Check:

• Seams
• Edges
• Drainage
• Grass orientation
• Areas affected by winter conditions

Summer

High surface temperatures can increase polymer flexibility and accelerate wear under intensive traffic.

Where appropriate, light water cooling can reduce surface temperature temporarily.

Avoid placing hot equipment, barbecues, metal furniture or other heat sources directly on artificial grass.

Autumn

Remove fallen leaves regularly to prevent organic matter from accumulating inside the turf.

Winter

In cold climates, avoid dragging heavy objects across frozen turf.

Snow should be removed carefully when necessary, following the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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Keep the Drainage System Open

Good drainage is critical to the long-term performance of non-infill artificial grass.

The turf itself is only one part of the drainage system.

A properly functioning system normally includes:

Grass surface → perforated backing → base layer → drainage system

If any part becomes blocked, water may remain on or beneath the turf.

Regularly remove:

• Soil
• Leaves
• Fine sand
• Mud
• Organic debris

from the turf surface and drainage areas.

For sports installations, drainage performance should be checked periodically according to the project specification and applicable standards.

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What Technical Standards Should You Look for?

When evaluating non-infill artificial grass, maintenance performance should not be judged only by appearance.

European and North American buyers can look for relevant test data covering:

• Water permeability
• Yarn tensile properties
• Tuft bind or pull-out resistance
• Abrasion resistance
• UV/weathering resistance
• Dimensional stability
• Seam strength
• Microbial or mold resistance where relevant
• Chemical emissions and restricted substances

For sports applications, relevant FIFA Quality Programme, EN and ASTM test methods may be applicable depending on the intended sport and project specification.

For environmental performance, European projects may also consider REACH-related restricted-substance testing, while North American projects can request relevant ASTM-based testing and project-specific chemical compliance documentation.

The key principle is to evaluate the complete turf system, rather than relying on one laboratory number.