Learn how to clean your artificial turf using affordable, easy-to-find products from your local hardware store, pet supply shop, or home improvement center. This step-by-step guide walks you through the same proven methods most turf cleaning companies use—without the expensive service fees.

From removing pet odors and lifting stains to sanitizing turf and preventing bacteria or mold, you’ll get simple, effective solutions that work. We’ll show you which non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaners deliver the best results, how to use them safely, and tips for keeping your turf looking fresh year-round. With the right techniques and the right store-bought products, you can achieve professional turf cleaning results for a fraction of the cost—saving you money while extending the life of your artificial grass.

NOTE: The tools and sprays shown here use the exact same techniques that 99.9% of turf cleaning companies rely on. This method is extremely simple to do yourself, so there’s no need to spend money hiring someone for this type of cleaning. If you’re looking for true professionals who perform deep extraction turf cleaning—the only way to fully clean and sanitize turf—click on the Turf Cleaning Companies tab. There, you’ll find the top companies that use the proper extraction method for lasting results and to clean your turf correctly.

A foam sprayer or foam cannon is a cleaning tool that mixes water, air, and a concentrated cleaning solution to create a thick layer of foam that clings to surfaces. The foam helps loosen dirt, grime, and contaminants so they can be rinsed away more easily.

There are two main types:

• Foam Cannons for Pressure Washers – Attach to a pressure washer’s wand to produce dense, high-pressure foam. Ideal for deep cleaning cars, siding, boats, and even artificial turf.

• Foam Sprayers / Foam Guns for Garden Hoses – Connect directly to a standard garden hose. They create lighter foam but are quick and convenient for smaller jobs or when you don’t have a pressure washer.

In turf cleaning, foam sprayers are great for applying pet odor treatments, disinfectants, or eco-friendly turf shampoos evenly across the surface so the cleaner can soak into the fibers and infill before rinsing or extraction.

If you want, I can also write you a short, turf-focused product description that makes foam sprayers sound essential for any turf owner.

A water broom is a cleaning tool designed to quickly rinse large flat surfaces by delivering multiple streams of water in a wide, even path. Instead of using a single concentrated spray like a typical nozzle, a water broom features a horizontal spray bar with several evenly spaced nozzles, mounted on wheels so it can be rolled smoothly across the surface. As you push it, the jets of water “sweep” debris away—similar to a broom, but using water pressure instead of bristles.

How It Works

Water brooms connect to either a garden hose for light-duty rinsing or a pressure washer for higher-powered cleaning. The width of the spray bar typically ranges from 12 to 48 inches, allowing you to cover more ground in less time.

Common Uses

• Artificial Turf: Quickly rinsing off pollen, dust, pet waste residue, and cleaning solution without disturbing the infill or flattening fibers.
• Driveways & Sidewalks: Removing dirt, sand, and loose debris in wide strips.
• Patios, Turf, Pool Decks, & Tennis Courts: Clearing leaves, grass clippings, and other light debris.

Advantages

• Faster cleaning times across wide areas.
• Even water coverage for consistent rinsing.
• Gentler on delicate surfaces than a pinpoint spray tip.
• Often more water-efficient by avoiding over-saturation in one spot.

Limitations

• Primarily for rinsing and surface-level cleaning.
• Not a replacement for deep cleaning tools (e.g., scrubbers or extraction systems).
• Stubborn stains, algae, or embedded grime may require pre-treatment or different methods.

Bottom Line

A water broom is an excellent maintenance tool for keeping large outdoor surfaces—especially synthetic grass—clean and free of loose debris with minimal effort and time.

An enzyme sprayer for turf is a tool used to apply enzyme-based cleaning solutions onto artificial grass
to help control odors and break down organic waste. These sprayers can be hose-end sprayers, pump sprayers,
backpack sprayers, or foam sprayers—and they don’t have to be designed specifically for turf. Almost any sprayer
that can evenly apply an enzyme cleaner will work.

How It Works

The power comes from the enzyme solution itself. Enzyme cleaners use natural enzymes and beneficial bacteria
to break down organic matter such as dog urine, feces residue, vomit, food spills, and other odor-causing waste.
Instead of masking smells with fragrance, they break down the source of the odor at a molecular level.

Important Note

Using an enzyme sprayer can quickly make turf smell fresher, but this is often a temporary band-aid.
If urine has soaked into the turf’s infill and base layer, the smell will return because the source hasn’t been
fully removed. Deep cleaning and extraction are required to truly eliminate it.

Best Practices

• Apply enzyme cleaner to dry turf so it isn’t diluted immediately.
• Allow the product to dwell for the manufacturer’s recommended time.
• Rinse lightly if directed on the label.
• Pair periodic enzyme treatments with professional deep extraction for long-lasting results.

Unchained is a line of professional-grade urine stain and odor removal products originally developed for carpet
cleaning professionals and now widely used by homeowners and pet owners. These products are formulated to break
down and eliminate the source of odors—rather than masking them—using high-grade hydrogen peroxide, penetrants,
and odor neutralizers.

Unchained Urine Stain & Odor Eliminator (Spray)

This is a ready-to-use, rinse-free spray designed for quick odor and stain treatment. It uses peroxide, buffers,
and penetrants to target urine at the molecular level. The spray works on carpets, rugs, concrete, tile, grout,
fabrics, clothing, and pet bedding, making it a convenient option when you need fast results without rinsing.

USOR Unchained (Concentrated Liquid)

USOR Unchained is a concentrated cleaner for deeper, set-in stains and stronger odor problems. It combines
hydrogen peroxide with additional odor counteractants and penetrants to aggressively break down yellow pet stains,
neutralize odors, and help brighten the surface. It is often used by professionals and can be boosted alongside
other presprays during heavy-duty cleaning.

Which Should You Use?

Choose the spray for quick, convenient odor control and spot treatments. Choose the concentrated liquid for
heavy-duty cleaning and restoration where odors and stains are deeply embedded. Both products are powerful and
versatile; select based on severity and whether you need ready-to-use convenience or professional-strength
concentration.