05/29/2026
Why you probably DON’T need more infill added to your turf 👇
A lot of homeowners are told their turf needs more infill when it starts looking flat, smelling bad, or draining slowly.
But in most cases, the infill didn’t disappear.
It usually shifted, compacted, or moved unevenly from foot traffic, pets, kids, furniture, and normal use.
That’s why adding more infill is not always the right fix.
More infill can help when the turf is truly low, but adding it when it’s not needed can actually create problems:
❌ slower drainage
❌ more trapped moisture
❌ stronger pet urine odor
❌ compacted turf
❌ harder cleaning later
❌ blades getting buried too high
The correct infill level should sit near the base/root zone of the grass fibers, not at the top of the blades.
Its job is to support the turf from below, not cover the grass.
Before adding more, the turf should be brushed and inspected.
Professional brushing helps:
✅ lift flattened fibers
✅ redistribute existing infill
✅ loosen compacted areas
✅ improve drainage
✅ reduce odor buildup
✅ make the turf look healthier
For pet turf, cleaning matters just as much as infill level.
If urine, bacteria, and debris are trapped in the turf, adding more infill can cover the problem instead of fixing it.
That’s why we always focus on restoring the turf first: cleaning, flushing, brushing, and evening out the infill that’s already there.
More infill isn’t always better.
Properly cleaned, brushed, and leveled infill is better.
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