Artificial turf has become a staple in recreational areas and sports facilities due to its versatile and durable playing surface. However, the constant challenge is keeping it clean and safe from harmful bacteria and pathogens. The key to effective turf cleaning is in the ingredients used. Let’s explore the benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) and Nano-Metallic Silver Oxide (NMSO) in turf cleaning and how combining these two powerful agents ensures a safe, clean experience for all users.
The Problem with Dirty Turf?
While artificial turf is known for being tough and resilient, it accumulates many health and safety risks from bacteria and pathogens. A typical day on athletic turf involves sweat, scuffs, among other things that host harmful bacteria like MRSA and E. Coli. Implementing regular and effective turf cleaning is critical to increasing turf performance and improving athletes’ safety. And it all starts with the cleaning solution you choose. In this blog, we'll do a deep dive into the scientific details of how these ingredients work together to keep your synthetic turf in top condition!
Understanding H2O2 (Hydrogen Peroxide)
What is H2O2? Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is a commonly used disinfectant known for its powerful antimicrobial properties. Through its oxidation process, it effectively destroys a range of pathogens.
Benefits of H2O2 for Turf Cleaning
- Effective Disinfectant: Endorsed by the CDC, H2O2 targets cell membranes and has shown effectiveness against pathogens including fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Without proper cleaning, artificial turf can host a plethora of harmful pathogens, including E. Coli, salmonella, MRSA, staph infections, ring worms, and more.
- Versatility in Success: Use of H2O2 is trusted in situations from medical emergencies to household disinfecting and stain removals, ensuring thorough cleaning without harmful residues.
- Non-Toxic and Safe: Its composition doesn’t contain the toxic ingredients commonly found in cleaning products. Application is also gentle on surfaces, ensuring no damage to turf or equipment.
- Eco-Friendly: When used properly through breaking down into water and oxygen, it is safe for the environment. Its eco-friendly nature assists in maintaining turf hygiene, aligning with sustainability goals in sports field management.
The Power of NMSO
What is NMSO? Nano Metallic Silver Oxide consists of silver particles at the nanoscale, allowing them to invade bacteria and other microorganisms. Silver historically has been used for its antimicrobial properties and is used in various applications to prevent bacterial growth.
Benefits of NMSO for Turf Cleaning
- High Surface Area Penetration: Are tiny particles of silver, suspended in a liquid. Due to their small size, they have a very high surface area relative to their volume, which enhances their antimicrobial properties. Silver nanoparticles can penetrate the surface of artificial turf, effectively reaching and neutralizing microbes.
- Durable Protection: Are resistant to UV radiation degradation, ensuring long-lasting antimicrobial action. Provides long-lasting antimicrobial action, reducing the need for frequent reapplication and maintenance.
- Potent Antimicrobial Properties: Penetrates and damages microbial cells, making it a powerful component in cleaning products, ensuring a higher level of sanitation and reducing the risks of infection from artificial turf.
- Environmental Compatibility: Are abundant in quantity, efficient, cost-effective for use and unable to generate toxic compounds afterwards, ensuring an environmentally friendly experience for synthetic turf.
Combining H2O2 and NMSO: A Winning Formula
Why Combine Them?
Athletic Turf Wash: Setting the Standard
We recommend Athletic Turf Wash’s proprietary NMSO/H2O2 solution, tested at a major university and an FDA-approved lab. Athletic Turf Wash goes beyond standard cleaning solutions by incorporating both H2O2 and Nano Metallic Silver into its cleaning solution. Unlike competitors who may use H2O2 alone, the product ensures superior disinfection and continuous protection for your artificial turf, ensuring effectiveness in under 10 minutes and lasts for 5 weeks, with an easy monthly application process.
Real-World Application: Success Stories
Athletic Turf Wash has been proven effective in numerous applications. Hoover High School received a demo application of Athletic Turf Wash on their football field. Dr. Harley Lamey, Athletic Director at Hoover High School, stating he was impressed with the product,
“There's no kind of residue on the field. There's nothing that would cause any kind of slipping or falling. It’s like the kids don't know it's there It's not intrusive and they go back, carry on as usual and there's no hindrance in any way.”
Other facilities rave about significant improvements in turf cleanliness and user satisfaction. Athletic Turf Wash is trusted as the go-to solution for effective turf maintenance. Maintaining a clean and safe artificial turf surface is crucial for the health and safety of its users. By utilizing the combined power of H2O2 and Nano Metallic Silver, Athletic Turf Wash offers superior cleaning and long-lasting protection.
About Athletic Turf Wash LLC
Athletic Turf Wash LLC is a leading provider of advanced turf maintenance solutions, specializing in the use of cutting-edge Nano-Silver and H2O2 technology. Their products are proven on university artificial turf fields in a multiple year study to keep fields clean and safe for up to 5 weeks (even with heavy use) with just one application, helping to ensure safe and pristine athletic fields. Athletic Turf Wash serves sports teams and venues by enhancing the quality and safety of their playing surfaces, as part of their goal to support athlete performance and well-being. For more information, visit www.athleticturfwash.com or contact info@athleticturfwash.com.
