If you have artificial turf and pets, you already know the smell I'm talking about. That ammonia-like odor that gets worse in the heat.

Here's what most people get wrong: spraying it with a hose doesn't fix anything. Water just pushes bacteria deeper into the turf backing where it thrives.

What actually causes the smell:

• Pet urine breaks down into ammonia over time

• Bacteria colonies build up in the infill and backing

• Heat and humidity make it 10x worse

What actually works:

• Enzyme-based treatments that break down the urine at a molecular level

• Deep extraction cleaning (not just surface spraying)

• Antimicrobial treatment on the infill to prevent regrowth

Most homeowners don't realize their turf needs professional cleaning 2-4x per year, similar to how you'd maintain a pool.

We started Artificial Turf Care because we saw too many people ready to rip out perfectly good turf just because of odor issues. A proper deep clean can make it smell like the day it was installed.

If your turf needs help, we offer free estimates — no pressure, just an honest assessment.