Use and Care Manual

Updated 9/21/2011

Coffee Ketchup

Tea Butter

Fruit juices Alcohol

Vegetable juices Cola

Milk Water colors

Cocoa Latex paint

Ice Cream Blood

Mustard Urine

Glue Dye

• A three (3) percent solution of ammonia in water may be used in lieu of household

detergent for more stubborn stains.

• Do not use cleaners that contain chlorine bleaches or caustic cleaners (ph above 9) or

highly acidic cleanses (ph below 5)

• Rinse area thoroughly with clean cold water to remove any traces of soap or ammonia

• Blot up excessive liquid

The second group of cleaners, where agent must be applied sparingly and care taken to avoid

penetration beneath the turf are the following:

• Mineral spirits or a grease spot remover like perchlorethylene (dry cleaning solution)

of the type sold by most variety stores and supermarkets. In general, cleansers in this

category should handle most oil-based stains including:

Asphalt and tar Chewing gum

Cooking oil Shoe polish

Floor wax Lipstick

Motor oil & grease Paraffin wax

Ballpoint ink Nail polish

Suntan oil Crayon

Caution: mineral spirits and other petroleum based solvents are flammable. Do

not smoke or permit open flames near where these are being used.

Be sure the area is well ventilated where solvent cleaners are used.

C. Animal waste

Although all AstroLawn products are pet friendly, there may be additional maintenance

necessary to keep odors to a minimum. Allow waste to dry and then dispose. If rainfall is not

frequent in your region, hose down the pet area regularly to promote the drainage of urine and

keep the surface clean. Consider use of deodorizing and cleaning products such as Simple

Green or Nature’s Miracle that are pet safe. A mixture of white distilled vinegar in an equal

amount of water can also be used. Flush thoroughly with water after application.