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 grass 
    • 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. Regular brushing, sweeping and topping up
Sand and rubber filled surfaces must be regularly (at least once per week) treated with a triangular or rectangular brush. It is important for the artificial grass fibres to continue standing upright. Regular brushing is thus an important procedure that must not be neglected. The surface must be brushed alternately in the one direction and then the other.
For unfilled surfaces it is absolutely necessary to brush four to six times per month. For PA qualities the grass must be slightly damp - morning dew or light rainfall is sufficient. The brushing direction is important, against the pile direction, which will straighten the grass fibres nicely.

3. Vegetation around it 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 grass surface. This can affect the permeability of the carpet. The same applies to moss and fouling of the artificial grass 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 grass 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 grass 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 grass surfaces made from PE (polyethylene). Snow on the artificial grass 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 grass fibres. Mechanical removal of the snow can damage the artificial grass fibres. Pushing the snow on the artificial grass puts pressure on the seams of the field.

Professional maintenance is required twice per year. A professional team will ensure that your site is as good as new again.

1. Thorough inspection of the artificial grass pitch
The surface is first subject to a thorough inspection. For a sand and/or rubber filled surface, the quantity of sand and rubber is checked in detail. The stability of all seams and markings are inspected. Weeds are removed with their roots, all fittings on the surface and fences are checked and if necessary repaired or replaced.

2. Treating the surface
For sand and rubber filled surfaces, after the inspection the surface is treated with a special maintenance machine. Firstly, all loose litter (e.g. paper, leaves, twigs, micro-cuttings, etc) is removed from the pitch. The treatment consists of intensively “decompacting” the artificial grass pitch. The structure of the sand and rubber stays loose as a result, such that it is more pleasant to play on the pitch and the risk of injuries is reduced. The sand is also aerated: moss and weeds cannot occur and existing moss is entirely or partially removed. The treatment ensures optimum water permeability such that there is less chance of the top layer becoming fouled. Then new sand is added that is brushed in.