Use and Care Manual

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Care and Maintenance Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing AstroLawn

. Even though your AstroLawn

does not require the traditional

maintenance of natural grass, there are maintenance procedures that can help protect your investment and

extend the useful life of your AstroLawn

brand turf.

The following procedures are important in helping to preserving your turf.

• Keep it clean

• Brush periodically

• Do not abuse

• Report any problems promptly to Home Depot directly at 1-800-HomeDepot ext. 231

Cleaning and Stain Removal

I. KEEP IT CLEAN

A. Dust, pollen, and airborne pollutants

Rainfall is the best cleanser. In areas where rainfall is scarce, an occasional water flush is

beneficial to cleanse the turf. For lightly soiled areas, it may be necessary to sponge mop with

a five (5) percent solution of low sudsing household detergent in hot water followed by a

thorough rinsing with hot water. For heavily soiled areas, repeat procedure for lightly soiled

areas follow with sponge mopping using a three (3) percent solution of household ammonia in

hot water followed by a thorough rinsing with hot water.

B. Stains and other blemishes

The first rule is promptness. It is always easier to clean up a fresh spill than one that has dried

and hardened. Remove any solid or paste-like deposit with a spatula or table knife. Blot up

excess liquids with paper towels, a clean cloth, or a dry absorbent, such as kitty litter or

fuller’s earth. (Fuller's earth is an absorbent claylike earthy material and is often found as a

component of kitty litter.) Dry absorbents can then be swept or vacuumed up afterwards.

Synthetic fibers have good resistance to staining. However, it is important to realize they are

only one part of a sophisticated system of various components designed for overall

performance. Some cleaning agents safe for the face fibers can be harmful to other

components of the turf system. Therefore, cleaning agents are grouped into two sets, one of

which can be used in liberal amounts directly on the turf surface, and the second of which

should only be applied by rubbing a cloth soaked in the cleaner in order to minimize

penetration of possible harmful agents below the turf surface. In the first group of cleaners

which generally can be applied without any special precautions are the following:

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Care and Maintenance Manual Introduction Thank you for choosing AstroLawn®. Even though your AstroLawn® does not require the traditional maintenance of natural grass, there are maintenance procedures that can help protect your investment and extend the useful life of your AstroLawn® brand turf. The following procedures are important in helping to preserving your turf. • • • • Keep it clean Brush periodically Do not abuse Report any problems promptly to Home Depot directly at 1-800-HomeDepot ext.
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AstroLawn® • • Simple Green bio-friendly cleaner. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. A warm, mild solution of granular household detergent or any low sudsing detergent for fine fabrics. Use approximately one teaspoon to one pint of water.
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AstroLawn® surface clean. Consider use of products such as Simple Green or Nature’s Miracle that are pet safe. Depending on the amount of usage and number of dogs, enzyme neutralizers may also be helpful to control odors. Neutralize with mixture of white distilled vinegar in an equal amount of water. Flush thoroughly with water after application. D. Mineral Deposits Apply a mixture of white distilled vinegar in an equal amount of water to grass and lightly brush.
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AstroLawn® High traffic areas might include but are not limited to: • Commercial Applications • Multiple dogs • Heavy play activity by children • Paths in the yard that are traveled often traveled Protect Your Grass Although your AstroLawn® brand turf is made of tough, durable fibers, certain precautions should be taken to prevent damage to the turf.