Appearance We leave the grass outside for six months, driving a wear machine over it to see how well the joins hold together and how well the grass stands up to heavy use. If your artificial grass is already laid and collecting leaves with every blink of an eye then get reading – and quick! The first time this happens, you might think the tool is broken, but it’s actually fine, and connecting the bag properly will solve the issue. This isn’t a cheap leaf vacuum by any means, and if you just want something for occasional light work, this probably isn’t the tool for you.

The powerful 3000W motor with variable speed control blows, vacuums and mulches leaves into material suitable for composting. With its 159cc petrol engine running at 3400rpm, and creating an air suction velocity of 26 m/s, you’ll have no problem clearing huge piles of leaves from your home, and you won’t have to worry too much if the odd small twig finds its way in there either. Whether a product is a vacuum only, or a vacuum blower, the basic way in which it functions is pretty much the same. Nylon is a particularly strong type of plastic fibre, so if you're looking for an artificial lawn that can withstand children and pets, consider nylon grass. Handheld – Handheld artificial grass vacuums come in various shapes and sizes, from large “leaf blower” style models to smaller less powerful models.Avoid using the powerhead of the vacuum if you are dealing with nylon turf, as it can cause damage to your blades. With the 4mah, I used this tool in vacuum mode on full power for about 20 minutes before it needed to be recharged. Comfort grip and handles – Whatever the style of artificial grass vacuum that you go for you are going to need to hold some part of it. Most vacuums will work well when cleaning artificial grass, but some features make certain models better than others.

Other features include a telescopic chute with nine different positions and small wheels on the bottom, variable speed controls, anti-vibration technology, and very importantly for a corded machine- a 12 metre long power cable. The WD 18 AG artificial lawn cleaner is designed to vacuum mud and dirt directly from your lawn, even when it's wet. I like to work out how much time sweeping the garden and the artificial lawn will take me in a year then work out how much my time is worth. This facilitates the whole process of cleaning as you can first blow leaves into piles and then the machine will suck them in. They aren’t the cheapest options and are still quite large so aimed at moderate sized gardens or anywhere surrounded by a large number of trees and shrubs.If you want to retain the shape and sheen of your artificial grass, using the blower is the way to clean the debris from your turf efficiently. The Vacmaster WD 18 AG is a pioneering vacuum designed to clean muddy water and dirt directly from astro-turf, patio, or decking.