Pet infill is the material brushed into artificial grass to help with drainage, support, comfort, heat reduction and odour control. It’s not magic, but it plays an important role in how well your turf performs with pets.
Benefits of Pet Infill
Improves drainage
Helps urine move downward instead of pooling on the surface.
Reduces heat retention
Quality pet infills stay cooler than silica sand, especially during hot weather.
Supports turf structure
Keeps the blades upright, stops flattening and helps the turf stay looking natural.
Minimises light surface odours
Absorbs small amounts of ammonia before it becomes noticeable.
Improves comfort underfoot
Makes the turf feel more natural, especially for pets running and playing.
What Pet Infill Cannot Do
- Kill Bacteria.
- Remove urine trapped underneath the turf.
- Replace proper sanitisation.
- Fix long-term odour problems.
- Break down biofilm.
- Once saturated, most infills start holding odour instead of helping with it.
Pet infill works best when:
- The turf base is clean.
- Drainage is functioning properly.
- It’s paired with sanitisation.
- Contamination hasn’t already built up under the turf.
- Infill is a supporting act, not the hero.
Bottom Line
Pet infill is helpful — but it won’t stop odour on its own.
Freshness comes from deep sanitisation, not just topping up infill.
