MANY people are opting for a more manageable garden, which means sales of artificial grass have soared in recent years.

A fake lawn may be the easy option, but it's not completely hands off as owners for the plastic floor covering still need to maintain and clean it.

For those who do nothing to maintain their grass, they may find some dodgy smells festering in the garden - particularly if you have pets.

One person shared their distress as, despite hosing down the lawn regularly and used disinfectant, they weren't able to shift the dodgy smell or dog pee.

They even said the stench was so bad they were worried about the neighbours.

If this is a familiar sounding story for you, then there's no need to panic. The experts at WeThrift provided their tips on neutralising odours and cleaning your fake grass.

First off they advised pet owners for designate a pee corner in their garden - a place they were happy for their pets to use for the toilet.

They strongly advised that this patch does not have artificial grass laid on it.

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They said: "Creating a designated area using a small fence to create a perimeter, lay down some cheap dog-safe stones or wood chips. And when your dog uses the area, reward it with a treat."

Next up they suggested giving it a good clean twice a week to keep on top of nasty smells.

They said the wash didn't need any products and would be affective with either a power wash or a watering jug.

Nick Drewe at WeThrift said: “Before using any cleaning products or water on your artificial grass, use an outdoor brush or hoover to remove any loose leaves, dirt or rubbish - doing so will help make the process easier and reduce mess.” 

Another potential saviour is that classic combo of baking soda and white vinegar.

They suggested testing the concoction first to make sure it doesn't damage your outdoor grass.

If all's well, leave it to soak for a few hours before giving it a thorough rinse with warm water.

And be careful not to let your pets near the greenery until it's been fully rinsed as ingesting baking soda is toxic for them.

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