Do damaging microbes grow in synthetic turf?
Both good and bad microbes grow and reproduce everywhere. They grow in synthetic sports fields just as they grow in natural grass fields.

Do you really need antimicrobial treatment for your field?
Proper cleaning procedures are key to having a clean field but sometimes that's just not enough. Treating your synthetic field system with AstroShield^TM has been proven to protect your field against damaging microbes. AstroShield^TM provides peace-of-mind from the threat microbial of contamination.

Is AstroShield^TM registered with the EPA?
AstroShield^TM is formulated from an EPA registered product with a low Category III toxicity level (EPA Reg. No. 75100-1).

Can you apply it yourself and how do you apply it?
Unlike most professional grade antimicrobial products, AstroShield^TM is safe enough to be applied by anyone. It comes in concentrated form and can be easily mixed with water and sprayed on the synthetic turf surface.

How does AstroShield^TM affect the ecological balance?
AstroShield^TM is a natural antimicrobial recycled from crab shells that are a byproduct of the crabbing industry. AstroShield^TM is made from one of the world's most abundant natural replenished resource. It is also biodegradable.

Will you have an allergic reaction to AstroShield^TM if you are allergic to shellfish?
The allergens from shellfish are proteins. The proteins are denatured and removed from the crab shells before processing into AstroShield^TM making it hypoallergenic. It will not trigger shellfish allergies.

What is the active antimicrobial within AstroShield^TM?
The active antimicrobial is call Chitosan, which has been in commercial use for over 50 years. Chitosan is being used in the Food, Cosmetics, Agricultural, Biotechnology, Medical and Wastewater Treatment Industries.

Does AstroShield^TM only protect the synthetic turf?
Not only does the antimicrobial treatment protect the turf system and infill against damaging microbes, AstroShield^TM can be used on laundry, equipment, lockers, mats, carpet and other surfaces within your sports facility.