February 13th, 2020 by Chris Chapman

Dogs love lounging on an artificial lawn in the sunshine. If you’re a proud puppy parent, there are a lot of benefits to having artificial grass – dogs won’t dig it up, and it doesn’t make for muddy paws when there’s a rainstorm to name just two! However, the drawback is that artificial grass can start to smell a bit after a while.

Why Does Artificial Grass Start to Smell?

It’s all down to bacteria! Bacteria builds up on pretty much everything outdoors, and if they’re allowed to spread too much, they cause foul odours. On a real lawn, this isn’t an issue – old grass is mowed and cleared away, while the natural smell of the lawn masks a lot of the nasty bacterial smells that start to form. Artificial grass doesn’t grow and it doesn’t really have a smell of its own, so any foul odours are much more noticeable.

The upside is that deodorising an artificial lawn can be quite simple; just get rid of the bacteria and you’ll get rid of the smell. The downside is that dog owners have a four-legged hive of bacteria who just loves to roll, drool, and pee on an artificial lawn, so your work will never be done! You can clean up urine stains and other nasty things, but a lot of the bacteria that

How To Deodorise an Artificial Lawn

You’ll need a dedicated artificial grass cleaning chemical to clean up your lawn. These are specially-formulated fast-acting disinfectants which kill bacteria quickly so you can get back to using your lawn as normal sooner. Regular disinfectant will work, but much more slowly, and it can contain chemicals that are harmful to dogs. Dog owners should make sure they pick up a proper artificial lawn cleaner that’s pet-friendly!

The Best Artificial Grass Cleaners

Pro-Kleen Artificial Grass Cleaner

One of the most popular and most effective artificial lawn cleaners on the market, Pro-Kleen Artificial Grass Cleaner is available in a range of fresh fragrances. Choose your favourite and enjoy long-lasting protection from foul odours!

5L Pro-Kleen Artificial Grass Cleaner - Lavender Fragrance

Price: £16.96

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Pretty Pooch Super Strength Artificial Grass Cleaner

Specially-designed for dog owners, Pretty Pooch’s grass cleaner has a natural cut-grass scent that makes it a pleasure to sit on your lawn. It comes in a highly-concentrated formula that works its magic inside 15 minutes, so you and your pup can get back to enjoying your garden quickly.

1L Pretty Pooch Artificial Grass Cleaner

Price: £10.99

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Cleenly Artificial Grass Cleaner

This great-value artificial grass cleaner works quickly and goes a long way, so a single bottle will keep your lawn fresher for longer!

5L Cleenly Artificial Grass Cleaner - Fresh Grass Fragrance

Price: £16.96

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How to Use Artificial Grass Cleaner

Most grass cleaners should be mixed with water before being applied to the lawn. However, the three brands above can all be used neat in heavily-soiled areas. Check the label for the recommended dilution ratio before you apply it and mix the disinfectant with the required amount of water. Then simply apply it liberally using a pump sprayer or a watering can.

You should keep your pets away from your lawn immediately after application. While they are pet-safe once dry, these disinfectants can still be harmful to dogs when they’re wet. Check the label on the bottle to see how long you need to let it soak for, then rinse with fresh water. After your lawn is completely dry, you can let your pooch out to play on it once again!