Use and Care Manual

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Updated 9/21/2011

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SYNLAWN

BRAND TURF

Your AstroLawn

turf represents a significant investment of money. By following these care and

maintenance guidelines, you can help protect your investment and extend the useful life of your AstroLawn

brand turf.

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

• Keep it clean

• Brush periodically

• Do not abuse

• Report any problems promptly to your AstroLawn

dealer

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. 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:

• “Simple Green”, a 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. This will

handle most waterborne stains including:

Summary of content (4 pages)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SYNLAWN® BRAND TURF Your AstroLawn® turf represents a significant investment of money. By following these care and maintenance guidelines, you can help protect your investment and extend the useful life of your AstroLawn® brand turf. The following procedures are key in helping to preserving your turf. Keep it clean Brush periodically Do not abuse Report any problems promptly to your AstroLawn® dealer I. KEEP IT CLEAN • • • • A.
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Coffee Tea Fruit juices Vegetable juices Milk Cocoa Ice Cream Mustard Glue • • • • Ketchup Butter Alcohol Cola Water colors Latex paint Blood Urine Dye A three (3) percent solution of ammonia in water may be used in lieu of household detergent for more stubborn stains.
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D. Chewing gum or Tree Sap In addition to dry cleaning fluid, chewing gum and tree sap can be removed by freezing. Aerosol packs of refrigerant are available from most carpet cleaning suppliers for this purpose, or dry ice can be used. After freezing, scrape with a knife. E. Fungus or mold spots A one (1) percent solution of hydrogen peroxide in water can be sponged on to the affected area. Flush thoroughly with clean water after application. F.
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• • IV. Cap off or remove nearby sprinkler heads. Water from sprinkler systems can leave mineral deposits on turf that may cause discoloration. Make sure turf is not exposed to reflected sunlight windows as this may fuse the turf fibers together. REPORT ANY ISSUES/PROBLEMS Minor problems can become major problems quickly if not corrected. Any problem should be reported promptly to your local AstroLawn® dealer. V.