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Drainage & Pet Use

Plan for water movement, cleaning, odor control, and concentrated pet traffic.

Cutaway showing rainwater moving through artificial turf, aggregate base layers, and a drainage outlet.

Drainage & Pet Use

Drainage Rate

Drainage rate describes how quickly water passes through a turf product or tested surface assembly, usually under stated laboratory conditions. It does not by itself describe how quickly an installed yard can absorb and discharge water.

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Pale mineral pet infill distributed between clean artificial-grass fibers with a restrained rinse cue.

Drainage & Pet Use

Pet Infill

Pet infill is an infill product marketed for artificial-grass areas used by animals. It may be selected for moisture handling, ammonia adsorption, cleanability, or reduced compaction, but performance varies and maintenance remains necessary.

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Porous zeolite mineral granules nestled between artificial-grass fibers with an enlarged view of their texture.

Drainage & Pet Use

Zeolite

Zeolite is a porous mineral used in some artificial-grass infills and pet-area products. Its internal structure can adsorb certain molecules, which is why it is often marketed for ammonia and odor management.

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