Hellas offers synthetic turf cleaning system
8 Aug, 2009 By: Landscape Management Staff Athletic Turf NewsHellas Construction, Austin, TX, has been installing turf systems in professional, college and high school stadiums for years. Recently, they created a solution for cleaning those fields and getting them ready for a year of romping, stomping sports action. The new company division is called Clean Sweep. Clean Sweep not only revitalizes synthetic turf fields, but also helps fields last longer and play up to their full potential. There are several options within the Clean Sweep process: (1) A de-compactor runs across the field to loosen the infill, make the surface softer and help lift the turf fibers to stand up. (2) The Clean Sweep brush sweeps up loose rubber, broken fibers and particles and collects the debris to create a cleaner field. (3) An anti-microbial disinfectant spray can be applied to the turf--strong enough to kill the most dangerous viruses and bacteria, yet safe enough to be EPA-registered for use on children's toys. (4) A drag brush runs over the turf to give it a uniform, streak-free appearance. The revitalizing process can be applied to any synthetic field and takes a couple of days to complete. The new Clean Sweep service is now offered nationwide by Hellas, just in time for this year's
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