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Why Artificial Grass Smells Worse in Summer (And How to Stop It)
The warmer months are made for enjoying your garden, but if you have artificial grass and dogs, summer can quickly reveal an unpleasant problem—strong odours that seem to appear overnight. Many homeowners assume the smell is coming from the grass itself, but that’s rarely the case.
Artificial grass doesn’t produce smells. The real culprit is bacteria left behind by pet urine, food spills and organic debris. During hot weather, bacteria multiply much faster, making odours significantly stronger than they are during cooler months.
While rain can rinse away surface dirt, it rarely removes the bacteria trapped deep within the fibres and infill of your lawn. That’s why many people notice that even after heavy rainfall, the smell soon returns.
Using a purpose-made artificial grass cleaner is the most effective way to eliminate the source of these odours rather than simply masking them with fragrance. GreenBlade products are designed specifically to target bacteria while remaining safe for pets and children.
If you’re unsure which products are right for your garden, our free Odour Index Calculator can recommend the ideal cleaning routine based on your lawn size and the number of dogs you have.
Summer should be about enjoying your outdoor space—not avoiding it because of unpleasant smells.
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- I am very happy to have finally found a product that works! I’ve tried so many different things. I have two Chihuahua’s and I have gone through lots of cleaners and now I’ve found something that works. It gets rid of the odour and we are finally able to sit outside and not smell stale pet urine. Highly recommended this product.
- My entire garden is fake grass and we spend so much time out there as a family. I tried numerous products to get rid of the smell and just could not completely get rid of the smell. I came across the GreenBlade range after doing some research online and decided to try it. It worked EXCELLENT the very first time and I've ordered 2 more bottles since the first order. I used a lot more than the listed amount just to try and get rid of the smell but the cost of these from some other products is low enough to justify over use. Very happy with this product.
- We have purchased Active Max a number of times to help get rid of the odour in our garden and it works a treat. We wanted help with dog smells and we now have a great smelling grass. Cant recommend this one enough thank you.
- This works really well. We noticed a massive difference instantly and it lasts a long time too.
- I was sceptical as I’ve tried different ones before but this one works really well. We have dogs and a small back garden and the smell can build up especially in the summer. We tried Cleanse and really soaked our artificial grass. After one use the odour was noticeably reduced and the grass smelled fresh again. Really easy to apply and thanks for the handy hints part from your website. The description was accurate and the results were quick. If you’re dealing with lingering pet smells in your garden, this is a must-try. Will definitely be reordering!
- This is a very good grass cleaner. Love the smell and does what it says. I used Active Max.
- We have tried all sorts of products to remove the odour from our artificial grass in our back garden. Every morning that was the first thing we smelt when going into our garden. After all these years of trying to get rid of the smell this product has done it. I highly recommend Active Max to anyone with an odour problems.
- This product really helped us. We had a garden party planned in 2 hours and we sprayed this on and smell was gone almost immediately, I was surprised it worked so well.
- I wanted a grass cleaner that would be safe for my kids to go on in the summer and sanitise it thoroughly as they are always out there playing football. I bought the Pure Pro and it made a massive difference to the colour of my grass and it really smelled amazing. The kids are happy and so are we. Great product.
- I have tried many products to get rid the smell of dog urine and poo but they didn’t seem to be strong enough. I kept trying to find what I needed then I found you and your range. I purchased Cleanse and Active Max for my front and back grass areas. Had loads of compliments on how nice it now smells out there. Brilliant stuff.
- Treated my back garden where the dogs pee all the time on the artificial turf and so far so good.
- This fake grass cleaner is amazing! We were fed up with rubbish stuff online but this one works. We now have a clean, fresh garden. Easy to spray on, dries quickly and totally safe for our pets.
- I have a small decking area on my flat balcony where I have turf on for my dog to use as her potty spot. This is just what was needed to keep it clean and fresh. Cannot recommend Green Guard enough!
