Homeowners tend to choose sand infill because it has a reputation for being the cheapest turf infill option. And while it may appear to be the cheapest option initially, silica sand infill tends to become quite expensive as common issues like unpleasant odors and less than optimal drainage occur.

So what’s the smartest option with the best long-term outcome and affordability? The clear solution is Envirofill. It’s the only turf infill for synthetic grass designed to be low-maintenance, long-lasting, safe, pet-friendly, and odor-free in home landscapes. When compared to Envirofill, silica sand infill simply doesn’t measure up. Here’s why.

TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE ENVIROFILL OVER SAND INFILL FOR YOUR ARTIFICIAL GRASS

#1 IT’S BEST FOR PETS

Why is Envirofill the most dog-friendly option for artificial turf grass?

Unlike silica sand infill, Envirofill is infused with Microban® anti-microbial protection, which reduces ammonia odor in pet urine by up to 99% and is scientifically proven to disrupt the bacterial process that results in unwanted odors. With Envirofill, you can expect well over a decade of odorless artificial grass, because Microban protection lasts throughout Envirofill’s 16-year warranty and life cycle.

How does that compare to sand? Silica sand infill exposed to dog urine for that many years is sure to produce strong, unpleasant odors and is widely known to make synthetic grass smelly in homes with dogs and other pets. Homeowners spend considerable money calling back their artificial turf installers in order to combat this issue.

You deserve odor-free synthetic grass and an outdoor living space that your whole family can enjoy. Install Envirofill in your artificial grass landscape and that’s exactly what you’ll get. For more information about Envirofill’s pet odor reduction benefits, visit our pets page.

#2 IT’S THE SAFEST

Silica sand infill raises safety concerns and its packaging must be sold with a warning label that reads “DANGER: SILICA DUST HAZARD. Exposure to crystalline silica dust can cause cancer or silicosis. Avoid breathing dust.” Silica sand in artificial grass contains dust particles that, if inhaled over a long period of time, can lead to extreme health problems. For homeowners who share their homes with kids, pets, and people with compromised health, those implications are understandably worrying.

Luckily, Envirofill is an exceptionally safe alternative to silica sand infill. It has been tested and proven to be free of toxins and is even exempt from California’s Prop 65 labeling requirements, which protects consumers in California by requiring companies to display warning labels on products with chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Envirofill is one of the few synthetic grass turf infills on the market with this labeling exemption.

#3 IT’S CLEAN AND DUST-FREE

Dust is another hassle associated with silica sand infill in synthetic grass. If conditions are wet when sand infill is installed, dust will stick to the clothes and brooms used to install it. Even after installation, you’ll likely come across residual silica dust, especially on kids’ clothes or pets’ fur, after rolling around and playing on your synthetic turf’s surface.

Choose Envirofill and avoid the dust. Envirofill sand grains are washed 3 separate times to remove dust residue thoroughly. Then, the clean grains are encapsulated with a coating, ensuring a much cleaner, less dusty synthetic turf surface.