CLEARING AWAY SNOW EASILY ON ARTIFICIAL GRASS
Snow and ice do not damage a Domo® artificial grass court made of PE (polyethylene) or PA (polyamide). You can easily clear away a small amount of snow from artificial grass yourself with a tractor and a standard triangular brush (as used in other maintenance). Make sure you always sweep parallel to the seams of the artificial grass court, never across the seams.
CLEARING AWAY SNOW PROFESSIONALLY WITH ARTIFICIAL GRASS
If however there is a thick layer of snow, it is advisable to call in professional assistance. Incorrect mechanical removal of snow from artificial grass can damage the fibres.
Heavy, wet snow is best cleared from artificial grass with a snow plough. The height of the plough must be set such that it cannot make contact with the surface of the artificial grass. The remaining snow (which may be frozen) must be removed manually. The rim of the snowplough must be covered with rubber or another soft material. The air pressure and the size of the wheels must be adapted so that the snowplough does not make grooves in the surface of the artificial grass.
USE OF SALT
To encourage ice to melt you can use salt (calcium chloride). Spread the salt evenly over the artificial grass pitch and allow at least two hours for the ice to start melting. Do not use any other chemical substances.
CAN YOU PLAY ON ARTIFICIAL GRASS DURING FROST OR SNOW?
Playing on an artificial grass pitch when it is freezing without snow or ice on the surface is no problem. (up till minus 15°C)
If there is snow or ice on the surface you cannot play on it. The surface needs to be cleared. If you walk on a snowy pitch you compact the snow creating an icy layer that entraps the grass fibres. It is possible that the fibre will break and create unrepairable damage.
