Routine maintenance consists of keeping the surface clean by brushing or blowing away accumulated debris, such as bottle caps, bandages, shoelaces, and cigarette butts. Other types of residues should also be removed on a regular basis, including polypropylene powder, which is derived from the turf’s normal wear and tear, and airborne pollutants, the most common of which are spores, diesel particles and soot. In the fall, leaves should be carefully removed because their decomposition creates organic matter that favours the development of moss and weeds. Heavy debris can be removed by brushing followed by mechanical collection using a rotary broom equipped with a collection bag. Alternatively, a leaf blower can also be used.