Artificial grass isn’t a cheap project, so it makes sense that people want a straight answer before committing to it. So here it is: a good quality install typically lasts 15 to 20 years. That’s part of why NWSG backs every install with a 10 year warranty. But turf is still a material that gets walked on, rained on, and left out in the sun and snow all year, so it doesn’t stay in day one condition forever without a little help. Here’s what it actually takes to keep it there.
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Yes, Artificial Grass Still Needs Maintenance
One of the most common things people assume when they get artificial grass installed is that maintenance is over for good. No more mowing, no more chafer beetle worries, no more muddy patches after a rainy week, and that part is true. But there are a few signs that mean it’s time to think about maintenance anyway:
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- Leaves and debris building up on the surface
- The grass looking flattened or matted down compared to day one
- A lingering smell, often from pet urine or other buildup
- Drainage that seems slower than it used to be
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That last one connects to the others more than people expect. The drainage holes underneath the turf can get clogged with debris over time, and once that happens, water and odor have nowhere to go. That’s also part of why regular maintenance matters, not just for how the lawn looks, but for how it actually functions. And when the grass blades stay flattened from foot traffic for too long, they stop catching light the way they’re supposed to, which is a big part of what makes turf look real in the first place.
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How to Maintain Artificial Grass
Surface debris is easy enough to brush off yourself. The harder part is what’s built up down in the fibers and the base underneath, and that’s not something a home broom is going to fix. That’s really the reason a proper maintenance service exists in the first place.
A full maintenance visit usually covers a few things: an application to break down bacteria and odor at the source, power brooming to lift the fibers back up and sweep loose surface debris off in the process, deep extraction to pull out the finer debris that’s settled down near the infill, plus a check on infill levels and the edges to make sure nothing has shifted or come loose since installation.
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Looking for Artificial Grass Maintenance?
This is exactly why NWSG built TurfNew, our dedicated artificial grass maintenance brand. It covers everything above at $0.65 per square foot, and if you sign up for an annual plan, that price is currently 50% off as part of our launch promotion. An annual plan means our team comes out four times a year and takes care of it, so you’re not the one keeping track of when your lawn needs attention.
What sets TurfNew apart from other turf maintenance companies is where it comes from. Since it’s run by the same team that installs turf at NWSG, we’re not just cleaning the surface, we’re also checking for the installation side issues that other maintenance services might miss, like lifting edges or a base that’s starting to shift underneath. If you’re curious what that would look like for your yard, take a look at the site and see what fits.
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