Every spring, one in six Americans suffer from grass allergies – also known as hay fever – caused by elevated pollen counts. With the warmer weather comes sneezing, itchy eyes, skin rashes, and numerous antihistamines. However, did you know that there’s a long-term solution for hay fever? By installing artificial turf in your Sacramento home, you’ll reduce the amount of pollen around you and your family, thereby reducing your grass allergy symptoms.

Hypoallergenic

Unlike real grass, synthetic grass is hypoallergenic. Most pollen comes from the grass itself, but artificial turf does not produce pollen, and therefore the quantity around your home is lessened. It also doesn’t hold onto pollen particles as natural grass does. Its short and uniform pile height allows it to trap pollen and dust particles at a much more reduced rate than natural grass.

Low Maintenance

Artificial turf’s lack of necessary maintenance is not only convenient, but it also reduces allergies in the spring and summer. When your natural lawn is mowed, the lawnmower churns up grass and pollen, causing it to become airborne and aggravate your allergies. Artificial grass doesn’t grow and doesn’t require any mowing, thereby minimizing your exposure to any allergens trapped in the blades of your grass.

Water can also reduce pollen counts. A quick hose down of your yard can help prevent allergies, as artificial turf’s efficient drainage system sweeps away allergens along with the water. The turf’s porous backing allows water to drain quickly, which not only eliminates pollen from your yard but also makes sure bacteria doesn’t grow on the surface of your grass.

Good for Your Pets

It’s not just your family that suffers from grass allergies – your four-legged friends do too! Cats and dogs can suffer from pollen allergies and experience rashes or respiratory problems after exploring outside. Pollens and chemicals trapped in a natural grass lawn can cause symptoms such as tearing eyes, swollen eyes or nose, patches of hair loss, inflamed areas of skin, clogged sinuses, and violent scratching. By installing artificial grass in your yard, you can prevent these unpleasant symptoms for your pets as well as your family. In addition to saving your pet from allergies, pet-friendly turf also withstands pet urine and can be easily cleaned. It’s durable and won’t have any brown patches or mud holes from digging.

If you’re one of the 50 million Americans that suffer from hay fever symptoms every spring, it may be time to consider switching to artificial grass and landscaping. Say goodbye to hay fever’s sneezing, itching, and rashes for good by calling Artificial Turf by Fenix today for a free estimate. To find out more information about installing artificial grass in Sacramento, contact us at (877) 673-8873.