How do you care for your artificial putting turf?

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  • PG50
    Member
    • Feb 2022
    • 41

    #1

    How do you care for your artificial putting turf?

    I've got a 3' x 20' putting setup, using NP50 artificial turf (a.k.a Money Putt). My sim room/office gets some light traffic through it with the kids and pets. So, the turf attracts a little dirt and grass. I'll generally just brush it off. But was curious if anyone vacuum's their turf. Mine is also easily mobile, so I can also bring it outside and hose it off. Really just curious whether vacuuming is OK or no bueno. Would also be happy to hear any other tips/input. Thanks!
  • calvind
    Junior Member
    • Jun 2023
    • 15

    #2
    I vacuum mine. One thing I notice is that it's best to vacuum side to side. The vacuum "grabs" if I do it front to back. Obviously that's just for the orientation I have mine installed

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    • PG50
      Member
      • Feb 2022
      • 41

      #3
      Originally posted by calvind View Post
      I vacuum mine. One thing I notice is that it's best to vacuum side to side. The vacuum "grabs" if I do it front to back. Obviously that's just for the orientation I have mine installed
      Cool. When you vacuum, do you use it with the beater brush (I think that's what it's called) on. Or just suction and no brush?

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      • Bob Ferguson
        Senior Member
        • Nov 2022
        • 121

        #4
        I use a leaf blower.

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        • PG50
          Member
          • Feb 2022
          • 41

          #5
          I cleaned up my sim room today. Went ahead and tried vacuuming my putting strip. Don't know why I was a little apprehensive to do so, but it turned out fine.

          I tested it with my stimpmeter after vacuuming. It did roll slightly slower than it did prior to vacuuming.(10.5 pre vs. 10.2 post). However the ball seems to roll more "pure". It already rolled great, but it seems even better now. Or maybe it's just in my head.

          Short story, if you're here because you're wondering the same, I'd vote it's fine to vacuum your putting turf.

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          • calvind
            Junior Member
            • Jun 2023
            • 15

            #6
            Originally posted by PG50 View Post

            Cool. When you vacuum, do you use it with the beater brush (I think that's what it's called) on. Or just suction and no brush?
            Yes...I used a standard carpet beater brush

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