April 1, 2025

From Locker Room to Turf: Building a Full-Circle Clean Facility

Why Turf Hygiene Matters More Than You Think

When it comes to maintaining a safe and healthy athletic facility, cleaning shouldn’t stop at the locker room door. While most teams focus on wiping down weights, sanitizing equipment, and spraying benches, one critical area often gets overlooked: the turf.

Whether it’s indoor or outdoor, turf is a high-contact surface that collects everything—sweat, bacteria, body fluids, and grime. And if it’s not properly disinfected, it becomes a breeding ground for infections and odors that can spread quickly among athletes.

The Hidden Danger: Cross-Contamination Between Spaces

Athletes move from the locker room to the field and back again—sometimes multiple times a day. If either space is contaminated, germs travel with them. Think of it like a kitchen: cleaning only one surface doesn’t prevent cross-contamination.

To truly protect your players, your cleaning strategy has to go full circle. That’s where Turf Guard comes in.

Meet TurfGuard: The Turf Disinfectant You’ve Been Missing

Turf Guard by Matguard is America’s trusted disinfectant for turf hygiene. Specially formulated for artificial playing surfaces, it penetrates deep into turf fibers to break down and eliminate:

Sweat
Body fluids
Bacteria
Odor-causing microbes

Whether you're managing a high school stadium, college sports complex, or elite training center, Turf Guard offers professional-level disinfection—without damaging the turf or disrupting practice.

One System. Total Coverage.

Pair Turf Guard with Matguard’s full line of locker room and equipment disinfectants to create a seamless hygiene ecosystem. Together, they form a complete strategy that:

Reduces skin infections like MRSA
Prevents unpleasant odors
Limits the spread of illness across shared spaces
Boosts athlete wellness and facility professionalism

Clean Facilities Send a Clear Message

A fresh-smelling turf, spotless locker room, and disinfected equipment area do more than protect health—they show pride and care. Parents, recruits, and athletes all notice when a facility goes the extra mile.

Cleanliness shows commitment. It builds trust. And it keeps athletes focused on performance, not avoidable setbacks like illness or infection.

Don’t Overlook the Turf

Make no mistake—turf is one of the dirtiest places in your facility. Every dive, slide, tackle, and sprint leaves something behind. Without the right disinfection strategy, those contaminants build up fast.

Turf Guard makes it easy. It’s fast to apply, safe for athletes, and strong enough to handle the toughest turf environments.

Go Full Circle with Your Cleaning Strategy

From locker rooms to turf rooms and every step in between, complete facility hygiene is no longer optional—it’s essential. Turf Guard by Matguard empowers athletic directors, coaches, and facility managers to build safer, cleaner programs from the ground up.