Summer in Riverside County hits hard. Triple-digit days bake everything, lawns crisp up, and pet waste smell amplifies fast. Here's a tactical guide to keeping your yard cool, clean, and odor-free through the worst of it.
1. Move your scoop time earlier
In July and August, swap your visit time to morning. Bagged waste left in 105°F afternoon heat aerosolizes faster, and your yard smells worse by 4pm.
2. Add enzyme deodorizing monthly
Urine spots and residual organic matter break down faster in heat — but they also smell more. A monthly enzyme treatment digests the source.
3. Watch your dog's paws
Sidewalks in July can hit 140°F. Even artificial turf can burn paw pads. We schedule shaded walks early or late.
4. Hydrate the lawn (and the dog)
Urine burn doubles in summer because grass is already stressed. Water deep, water early, and consider a soil conditioner if patches appear.
5. Switch to compostable bags
Plastic bags off-gas in heat. Compostable bags handle the heat better — and they're better for the environment.