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Remove Odor in Your Property With Fresh Fill

Installation Process

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Step 1: Site Preparation

Mark out and measure the area you want to cover. Remove any grass, tree roots, mulch, rocks, and debris from the installation area. Install any curbing, edging, or other border materials. If needed re-measure to confirm accurate measurements.

Spread a 2” sub-base of a ¼ minus crushed stone (also called road base, chat, or decomposed granite). Generally, one ton per 100 square feet is advisable. Grade the base as smoothly as possible and compact to about 95%. It is best to use a plate compactor or a water roller (plate compactor is preferred over water roller – it is able to compact tighter). These items can be rented from your local hardware stores. Lightly hose down the installation area after you install your 2” sub-base then compact with the plate compactor.

Step 2: Installation of Turf

Note: All artificial grass has a grain direction. Make note of the grain direction. Roll out the turf on top of the prepared sub-base. Position the turf and pull out any wrinkles. Stake the turf down one side before you stretch or pull the turf. This will keep the turf from shifting. Once you position the turf trim the edge of each piece of turf if needed, (with a razor knife or carpet cutter, found at any hardware store) so that they are very straight. Once you have cut the edges of each roll straight, lay them in the desired position. Use the included nails to secure the perimeter of the turf spaced the nails every 12 inches, or as needed.

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Step 3: Infill

In addition to nailing the turf, you will need to place an “infill” material on top of the turf. Our fill material, Fresh Fill, helps to eliminate pet odor, protect the turf from the elements, and to help keep it flat and level. The easiest way to spread infill is with a drop spreader (the type commonly used to spread grass seed or fertilizer) Place the infill material in the hopper of the spreader and set it at about a five on the gauge (or medium open) on the hopper. This opening size will allow for a fair amount of infill to get into the fibers of the turf. Walk slowly behind the spreader allowing the infill to spread evenly on the turf. Generally, you will spread about ½ lb of infill per pass with the spreader. In between spreading the layers of infill, brush the turf fibers upright with a stiff-bristled broom or rake. For a larger job, you may want to use a power broom. Do not “dump” the infill in large quantities on the turf, as it will be very difficult to get an even infill distribution, and you may bury the blades. Repeat the infill process until the infill is evenly spread.

Step 4: Maintenance

While this is a low-maintenance product, following these simple suggested routines will ensure that you will protect and enjoy your new artificial grass for years to come. Daily pick up droppings with a “pooper scooper” Once every month you should blow off your turf with a leaf blower to get the leaves and dust off the turf fibers. This will take only a few minutes but will keep your turf looking beautiful. Once every quarter, you should aggressively brush your turf (against) the grain to get the turf to stand up and to clean the dust and debris off the turf fibers. You can brush the turf with a very stiff broom (garage type), carpet rake, or a power broom. Once every year you should check the infill and seams. If needed add additional infill.

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Fresh Fill

Fresh Fill is an all-natural, odorless, nontoxic crushed volcanic rock. Its crystals act as a magnet to attract and eliminate unpleasant airborne odors from smoke, pets, ammonia, formaldehyde, urine, and more. It works without any additives including perfume and chemicals.

Fresh Fill has no odor of its own. Fresh Fill is nontoxic and 100% organic, so it’s safe for children and pets.

Put it anywhere around the house. Fresh Fill is perfect for boats, RV's, cars, closets, and garages. Fresh Fill retains 55% of its weight in water, which helps reduce water consumption for people in drought conditions.

Fresh Fill is used as soil amendment too! In addition to helping with water consumption, it helps with poor drainage conditions and works as an all-natural organic fertilizer.

Fresh Fill can be used to eliminate odors by simply placing a breathable bag near the odor, or by sprinkling granules over or near the soiled areas. Feel free to call to request more information including the technical information and specifications.