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Turf Rejuvenation
Turf looking worn? If your artificial grass blades are matted down, we will re-fluff and rejuvenate your turf to get it looking like it did the day it was installed.
Includes power brooming, debris removal, drainage restoration, & a basic wash by our experienced team.
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Infill Replacement
Now offering infill replacement! If your turf has old infill or your installer used the wrong infill, we now have the ability to remove and replace it with the correct turf infill based on your needs.
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Safe for People & Pets
Our turf cleaning methods and products are 100% organic and safe for people and pets while effectively eliminating unpleasant odors at the source. The high quality products we use are 100% safe for your turf and will not eat away at it like some harsh cleaners on the market. Our product has been tested and developed for over 25 years and continues to get better.
Experienced Team
We are master turf installers as well as cleaners servicing the entire Phoenix area including surrounding areas. Once your turf is properly inspected, we will know the exact reason why it smells and how to clean & restore your turf. We have over 28 years of cleaning experience and 15 years of artificial grass installation experience.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Customer service is important to us, and your satisfaction is our highest priority. Our experienced team will make sure your turf is 100% clean and odor-free and you are fully satisfied with our work. We will help restore and revive your synthetic grass, guaranteed. We clean like we install – perfection is the only option.
Artificial Grass Cleaning & Maintenance Services
Arizona’s #1 rated artificial turf cleaners offering service throughout Phoenix and surrounding areas.
We are a full-service turf cleaning company with 3 truck-mounted cleaning systems and a team of knowledgeable cleaning techs with over 28 years of professional cleaning experience. Our sister company has been installing turf for over 15 years and has 7 installation crews that provide service throughout the Phoenix Metro area. If there are 2 things we know inside and out, it’s cleaning and artificial grass.
We have 2 types of artificial grass cleaning services – deep cleaning using hose-end sprayers, and heavy duty cleaning using truck-mounted systems. All jobs are treated as though they are new installation projects and are done to install specs. This means we use the right materials and correct amount of product from pet deodorizers, enzyme solution, and cooling technology application. Turf is essentially an outdoor carpet and luxury item, and we want to treat it this way. Our professional cleaning crews bring years of turf knowledge to the table to personally care for your turf. Don’t hire just anyone to clean and maintain your turf. Novice cleaners that have little to no experience with heavy duty turf equipment can cause severe damage resulting in a need for extensive repair or replacement.
We will get the smell out the first time and safely revitalize your synthetic turf. We are so confident, we fully guarantee our work.
Reasons your turf smells:
- You were sold a lower grade turf or cheaper turf that doesn’t drain properly.
- Your turf was installed incorrectly.
- The installer used the incorrect type of infill.
- The way it was installed does not allow for proper drainage.
- It has not been maintained.
All of this will be explained during your free turf inspection and consultation.
Applications
Residential & Commercial Turf Cleaning
Move-In & Move-Out Cleans
Backyard Turf
Front Yard Turf
Walkways
Pet Areas
Doggy Day Cares
Dog Runs
Recreational Areas
Playgrounds
Apartment Complexes
HOA's
Businesses Any Size
Restaurants
Common Areas
Hospitality
Sports Fields
Monthly Maintenance: Debris Removal, Weed Removal, Re-Blooming
24 Hour Emergency Service
What We Do
Our unique approach and process is what makes us the best turf cleaning company in Arizona.
CLEANSE AND ELIMINATE ODORS
REMOVE DEBRIS & WEEDS
FIX HEAT ISSUES & HIDE POOR SEAM WORK
EXISTING INFILL REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
HARD WATER/CALCIUM BUILD UP REMOVAL
UV PROTECTION SPRAY – NEW
RE-FLUFF AND RESTORE TURF FLATTEN AREAS
ADD INFILL OR PET INFILL IF NEEDED BASED ON PROPER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
SANITIZE/KILL BACTERIA/DEODORIZE
FUNGUS & MOLD REMOVAL/PREVENTION
MULTIPLE SPRAY TREATMENTS
Our Service Plans
Deep Cleaning Service
Deep cleaning is similar to our competitors with heavy enzyme treatment, power brooming, and adding pet deodorizer. The difference is we add a more powerful enzyme, more pet deodorizer, and our cooling technology application to help keep your turf nice and cool. All power brooming is done by our turf installers.
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Heavy Duty Cleaning Service
Our heavy duty deep cleaning plans are like no other. We are the only ones that provide this service in Arizona with professional machinery that not only cleans the turf, but existing infill and quarter minus underneath the turf. We also treat it as if our installers personally installed your turf and will add the proper amount of pet deodorizer.
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Why Does My Synthetic Grass Smell?
Wondering why every time you go outside you all of a sudden feel like you’re at the Phoenix Zoo? Is the smell getting to be overwhelming? There are several reasons why your artificial grass might have a strong odor. You may have a lower grade turf, a weed barrier, it may have been installed incorrectly or not maintained. Whatever the specific reason is, it usually comes down to improper drainage or lack of maintenance.
Synthetic Turf Backing
Turf backing plays an important role for artificial grass. If you have little holes on the back side of the turf, it won’t drain properly or air out. Here is what happens:
- Water, pet urine, or other moisture gets trapped under the turf and is not able to air out or dry properly. The turf begins to smell and can even get moldy. It is essential for turf to drain correctly and breathe. Tiger Turf is the highest quality artificial grass on the market, AGP Turf, LLC installs this turf properly.
Inexperienced Installers Installed it Wrong
If you hired an inexperienced installer especially a non-licensed one, it is likely they did not have the knowledge and/or experience to install your turf properly.
- If you have pets, you SHOULD NOT HAVE A WEED BARRIER. Some installers put a weed barrier even if you have pets. Weed barriers prevent proper drainage and this contributes greatly to nasty odors.
- Using the correct fill material is a must. Inexperienced installers will use silica sand when you have pets. Silica sand absorbs moisture. When you have pets, copper slag should be used. Copper slag does not absorb moisture.
- They did not use a pet fill or pet deodorizer that kills off odor-causing bacteria. This should absolutely be used if you have pets.
Lack of Maintenance on Your Synthetic Grass
Proper maintenance is absolutely essential for the longevity of your turf. When your turf was installed, care instructions should have been presented to you. Unfortunately, a lot of people neglect to care for their turf and it’s not entirely their fault.
- Turf should be sprayed down frequently
- Pet droppings should be picked up and not allowed to sit (IT NEEDS TO BE PICKED UP OR IT WILL SMELL)
- Pet urine should be sprayed down regularly with a pet-safe spot cleaner
Over The Counter Turf Cleaning Products
Over the counter artificial grass cleaning products only block or mask the smell temporarily. The bacteria is still there and the smell will come back. We neutralize the bacteria using pet-friendly and family-friendly methods and eliminate the smell at it’s core.
Power Washing Method For Synthetic Grass Cleaning
This method does not get rid of the smell or even cover it. Power washing is the same process as using a water hose sprayer. Within a few hours your turf will smell again.
Soil or Quarter Minus Beneath Turf
One to three inches of quarter minus was installed beneath the turf as a foundation for the synthetic grass to lay over the top of. As dogs urinate the quarter minus becomes contaminated as well. Not only does the turf smell, but the quarter minus smells too, several tons of it. On 1,000 square feet we have to clean 10 or more tons of quarter minus. Our enzymatic cleaner is hands down the best product on the market. We use enough product to neutralize anything under the turf that may also be contaminated. Enough product has to be used in order to work. This will be explained in your consultation.
NOTE: Artificial grass is not inherently pet-friendly. You have to make it pet-friendly and maintain it to keep it pet-friendly. The materials added to the turf , when done properly, are what make it pet-friendly.
Arizona’s Best Turf Cleaners
We are the best artificial grass cleaning & turf maintenance company in the Phoenix Metro area proudly serving Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, Peoria, Surprise, and surrounding areas throughout Maricopa County. We show up on time and ready to work!
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What makes Dirty Turf different from competitors and over the counter turf cleaning products?
Dirty Turf is a sister company of AGP Turf and Synthetic Grass Masters, both are installation companies. We have combined experience of 15 years artificial grass installation and 28 years of carpet cleaning services. We understand how turf is supposed to be installed and properly cleaned. Over the counter artificial cleaning products are no match for ours. They mask the smell, we KILL it! We will deep clean and penetrate through any odor. We are not garden hose cleaners (spraying turf with a garden hose is not powerful enough to clean). We have the right truck mounted machinery to penetrate through any odor. Turf restoration needs to be done by installation professionals. You’ve invested quite a bit of money in your turf. Installers like us should be handling re-blooming and restoring your turf. We are confident to say we are truly one-of-a-kind and are the best turf cleaning company in Arizona. See comparison chart here.
How is your turf cleaning process different than others?
Dirty Turf is the number 1 Turf Cleaning company in Arizona. We have professional truck mounted cleaning equipment specifically designed for synthetic grass that we drive out to clean your turf with several hundred feet of hose and very powerful sprayers. We have the best enzyme, safe for pets on the market that will disinfect and kill any bacteria in your turf. Our enzyme will not only treat your turf but clean out the existing infill and while draining will clean the quarter minus under the turf. Our competitors simply hook up a cleaner to a garden hose and spray it.
How much pet deodorizer is required to put in synthetic grass?
Inexperienced installers sometimes put in the wrong infill or no pet infill at all. We will examine the infill that is already inside the turf. If there is none, 1 to 3 pounds per sqft is required. If your existing install had some type of pet deodorizer, we will examine it and will be able to know exactly how much needs to be added.
When can pets and children start using the turf again after cleaning?
If you choose just to clean the turf, you can use it a few hours after the cleaning. Allow the synthetic turf cleaning to settle a bit. If you choose to clean and add new pet deodorizer, you can use the synthetic grass as soon as new deodorizer is added and sprayed in.
Do I need to replace my artificial grass?
The answer is no unless it’s heavily damaged. We have yet to come across this issue.
Is it more cost effective to clean turf or replace it with new turf?
It is much more cost effective to clean it over new installation. A good install for 1000 sqft usually costs between $5500.00 and $6000.00. Cleaning 1000 sqft of turf correctly is $750.00.
Can I clean or maintain my turf on my own?
Deep cleaning turf is not an easy process. Most over the counter synthetic grass cleaners do not work, or only work for a few days. We have the right machines and best products for cleaning your artificial grass. If you are trying to maintain the turf on your own, you must be very careful. If you do not have the proper equipment, you can tear out the grass blades, rip the seams, slice the turf and even melt the grass. We have the proper tools to get it done correctly without ruining your turf.
Do you clean putting greens?
Yes, we clean and sanitize putting greens all the time. The process is the same.
Is power washing the same as deep cleaning?
Absolutely not. Power washing is just like running a high pressure hose on the turf. It will help get rid of any debris that is stuck in the grass. Power washing is a good method but it will not deep clean, sanitize or kill bacteria. If you want to truly clean, sanitize and kill bacteria, Dirty Turf will deep clean it professionally and you will have no issues.
Can I steam clean artificial grass, putting greens or any type of synthetic turf?
Absolutely not because it will melt the material.
Do deadly dog diseases such as Parvo & Distemper and also Ringworm live in artificial grass?
YES! If synthetic turf is not properly cared for your dogs can get very sick. People walking barefoot on turf can potentially exposed to all kinds of nasty things. If turf is covered in urine and pet feces, humans and dogs running and walking all over it can track bacteria and other nasty things back in to your home.
How often should I power broom or rejuvenate the turf grass blades?
Artificial grass is not a cheap investment. If you power broom it every 2 to 3 months the blades will wear out and break fairly quickly. Some people attempt to power broom or re-bloom once a month. This is a big no-no. Only professional installers should use a power broom on your turf. They know where the turf blades set and how to use the equipment the right way.
Can I clean my turf with a garden hose and some enzyme cleaner?
NO! A garden hose is not powerful enough to penetrate urine, and bacteria. It will not go away or it will come back fairly quickly. Getting your grass professionally cleaned comes with many benefits. Our crews are equipped with the proper machinery needed to deep clean and remove all odors from your artificial grass.
Do bacteria and certain viruses live in artificial grass?
Yes. Bacteria and other viruses live in artificial grass. We have put a list together here: Bacteria in Turf
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