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Maintaining your 3G pitch is crucial in order to keep up standards and versatility of your surface. With winter beginning to swoop in, the drastic changes in weather and extreme range in conditions can pose problems for a surface that isn’t maintained to the correct standards.

Artificial surfaces can be incredibly cost effective and last a long time when looked after correctly, and will be more likely to perform at the optimal level for longer. This can help the players using it to maximise their performance, and it also reduces the risk of injury. 

There are a few key steps you can take to keep your artificial surface in prime condition, and whilst it can be fairly straightforward, there are still several procedures you need to carry out correctly in order to maximise your artificial surface. Read on to find out more.

Preparation

Preparing for the elements is key when attempting to maintain a 3G pitch.

This tends to be more relevant during the typically more challenging winter period, when the cold, increased levels of rainfall, and snow or ice poses regular difficulties when it comes to pitch maintenance.

To combat snow and ice especially, laying down salts the day or night before as an anti-freeze measure is effective. Pure Dried Vacuum (PDV) salt is the synthetic-friendly alternative to regular rock salt or grit, making a similarly effective impact.

Brushing

Regular maintenance is the most effective way to maintain a 3G pitch, and the most efficient method of regular upkeep is drag brushing. Drag brushing will help to distribute the rubber infill of an artificial surface, which allows for more realistic roll and bounce. All that’s needed is a brush, and some observation as to what areas of the pitch have an uneven spread of rubber infill.

Additionally, brushing helps reinvigorate the synthetic fibres of an artificial pitch. It also helps remove any minor debris that may have built up on the surface.

Deep Cleaning

As well as regular brushing, an artificial turf sports pitch may require a deep clean as often as annually.

The deep clean comprises specialist machinery that delves deeper into the surface, and is able to remove dust, debris and any broken-down fibres that have ended up in the rubber infill.

Deep cleaning is necessary as it maintains a good level of drainage. This will almost certainly be most effective in the winter months, with increased rates of rainfall bound to test the effectiveness of your artificial surface.

However, by giving your pitch a deep clean roughly every 12 months, you can ensure that it will perform as needed regardless of the conditions.

Educating

To ensure that a 3G pitch stays in optimal condition, the people using it must also know how best to maintain it.

Having a simple set of rules for your artificial surface allows for slightly more control over the maintenance. For example: make sure that players and spectators are all wearing suitable footwear that won’t damage the synthetic turf; no eating or drinking, to reduce litter; no dogs on the pitch, to avoid foul.

In conclusion, there are a few different methods that can be used to stay on top of a 3G pitch. By preparing, brushing and deep cleaning your artificial surface, you lower the risk of contamination and damage, whilst educating the people who use the pitch, as well as making sure it is far enough away from potential hazards, also ensures that your pitch isn’t taken advantage of.

Thorough maintenance is imperative, which is why Verde offers a proactive and quality assured approach, with a robust aftercare service that keeps your facility in peak condition.

Check out some of our latest case studies to find out how we work with our clients to maintain the highest quality artificial pitches.

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