Sometimes, plain water doesn’t quite cut it, especially if you’ve noticed a lingering smell from cat or dog urine. The best pet-friendly artificial grass products are simple soapy solutions, such as washing up liquid and warm water, or a water-vinegar mixture at a ratio of 1:1.

Vinegar is great because it’s not dangerous to either pets or children and is also a natural deodourizer. And both soap and vinegar are the best options for cleaning artificial grass because they don’t discolour the lawn. Specialist artificial grass cleaner is another option.

Give the area a scrub with the solution on a sponge or soft cloth. Then use the garden hose to rinse.