Most people consider maintaining a tennis court looks to be a daunting task. The perception can be attributed to the long and intricate installation process that is usually accomplished by a qualified turf installation service provider. However, the good news is that maintaining a synthetic grass tennis court is not rocket science. In fact, with the right information, you only need to carry out routine maintenance a couple of days every month. In this post, you will find practical tips for improving the longevity of your synthetic grass tennis court.

Remove Debris Immediately

If your tennis court is installed under trees, there is every chance that you will find leaves on the turf every day. It is okay if the leaves and twigs stay on the turf for a day or two, but not longer. As leaves and twigs decay, they tend to leave behind stains. If the stains are not addressed immediately, your turf will begin to spot with unsightly marks. While the stains do not affect play, the court will lose its aesthetic value and impact the value of the entire property negatively. Therefore, make a habit of clearing your synthetic grass tennis turf of any debris at the end of each day to ensure that it stays green and stain-free.

Use Appropriate Tools 

As mentioned earlier, it is best practice to clear leaves and other debris that fall on your synthetic turf from nearby trees or shrubs. That said, do not go to the garage and pick a metallic rake for raking away the rubbish. Such tools will damage the fibres of your turf even though synthetic grass is resilient. Therefore, you must be careful when choosing maintenance tools for your artificial turf. A plastic rake, a dragnet, or a blower will work just fine without putting the integrity of the synthetic turf at risk.

Prevent Moss 

During rainy seasons, synthetic grass tennis courts provide the perfect environment for the growth of moss. If left unchecked, moss will damage the turf fibres and cause stubborn stains. To prevent this, always use a biocide solution at the onset of the rainy season to prevent moss and algae from growing on your turf. For best results, consult your synthetic grass turf installer to propose the best biocide for your property.

Redistribute Infill Regularly

If you are going to use your court several times a week, then you should expect cases of infill migration, which occurs when infill gets trapped in shoe soles and gets transferred to other parts of the court. It tends to leave high impact sections of a synthetic grass tennis court without infill thereby making such areas prone to indents. Therefore, make sure that you redistribute the infill regularly using a plastic rake.