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These broad application guides compare the equipment and methods commonly used to deliver each job.
Remove growth and soilMechanical weed management
Compare weed brushes, sweepers and gravel renovation equipment for physical removal and prevention.
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Treat without herbicideThermal weed management
Explore hot-water, hot-air and electric treatment methods for different plants, surfaces and working areas.
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Preventative surface careOutdoor surface cleaning and sweeping
Remove loose and compacted material before it obstructs drainage, retains moisture or supports weed growth.
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Clear access routesSnow management
Find pedestrian and vehicle-mounted equipment for paths, car parks, estates and public access routes.
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Reduce slip riskIce management
Choose spreading systems and winter-maintenance equipment for preventative and reactive treatment.
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Natural surfacesGrass cutting and vegetation management
Compare cylinder, rough-cut, flail and remote mowing options for managed turf and more difficult vegetation.
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Protect play performanceArtificial grass maintenance
Remove debris, lift the pile, redistribute infill and address compaction, moss and surface displacement.
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Seasonal materialLeaf and light debris management
Compare blowers, sweepers, vacuum nozzles and collection systems for seasonal clearance programmes.
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Browse by detritus type
Detritus means loose or accumulated material such as leaves, soil, moss and organic debris. Identifying it helps determine whether the work needs blowing, sweeping, collecting, brushing or targeted treatment.
Browse the full groupDetritus types overview
Start with the material or growth that is affecting safety, drainage, presentation or surface performance.
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Compacted materialSoil and heavy debris
Manage soil, dense organic material and buildup around kerbs, drainage edges, paths and hard surfaces.
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Loose seasonal materialLeaves and light debris
Clear leaves, litter and light material before it becomes wet, slippery or decomposes into soil.
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Moisture-related growthMoss and algae
Find equipment for removing growth from hard, porous and artificial surfaces while protecting the surface below.
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Unwanted vegetationWeed management
Build an integrated programme that combines prevention, mechanical removal and targeted treatment.
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Specialist treatmentInvasive weeds
Explore targeted equipment and programme considerations for persistent, deep-rooted or invasive plants.
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Browse by surface type
The same material can require a different technique on block paving, porous sports surfaces, loose gravel, natural turf or artificial grass.
Browse the full groupSurface types overview
Choose the surface first when drainage, finish, infill, joints or substrate determine the correct maintenance method.
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Jointed hard surfaceBlock paving
Prevent soil, moss and weeds accumulating in joints while protecting sand levels, drainage and block stability.
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Synthetic turfArtificial grass
Brush, sweep and groom the surface to manage debris, compaction, pile direction and infill distribution.
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Living surfaceNatural grass and vegetation
Select cutting and vegetation-management methods according to finish, terrain, access and growth density.
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Loose and compacted aggregateGravel surfaces
Restore drainage, loosen compaction, remove growth and redistribute material across paths, yards and drives.
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Porous sports surfacePolymeric sports surfaces
Remove embedded debris and moss while protecting drainage, grip and the surface’s playing characteristics.
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Cross-surface guidanceHard and artificial surfaces
Compare preventative and remedial maintenance across hard surfaces, synthetic turf and gravel routes.
Explore applicationChemical-free programmes
Compare weed-control methods
Effective programmes normally combine surface hygiene, physical removal and targeted treatment according to the plant, surface and working environment.
Compare the methodsChemical-free weed control overview
Understand how prevention, mechanical removal, thermal treatment and electro-physical control work together.
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Brush, sweep and renovateMechanical weed control
Physically remove weeds and the soil or detritus supporting them on hard and gravel surfaces.
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Heat-based treatmentThermal weed control
Compare hot air, flame, hot water and electric methods for targeted professional programmes.
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Directed hot waterHot-water weed control
Treat growth around paths, streets, estates and landscaped sites without synthetic herbicide.
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Mobile thermal treatmentHot-air weed control
Use controlled hot air for precise treatment around smaller sites, edges and restricted-access areas.
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Electro-physical treatmentElectric weed control
Explore equipment that uses electrical energy for targeted treatment of established or specialist growth.
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Examples across mechanical and thermal maintenance
Explore representative pedestrian, carrier-mounted and targeted treatment equipment for different maintenance methods and working scales.

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Weedo II compact weed brush
A compact dedicated machine for mechanical weed and moss removal on paths, paving and kerb edges.
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Hydraulic vertical weed brush for loaders and tractors
A carrier-mounted vertical brush for established growth, compacted edges and larger hard-surface programmes.
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EWK SP Pro Mini hot-water weeder
A compact professional hot-water option for targeted chemical-free treatment around public and landscaped sites.
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Ripagreen Mobility Kit with thermal lance and backpack
A mobile thermal lance package for precise treatment around beds, paths, street furniture and restricted access.
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UBS-Hydro II 13 power unit
A versatile pedestrian carrier for interchangeable sweeping, brushing and surface-maintenance attachments.
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150 cm rear-mounted tractor sweeper with PTO drive
A tractor-mounted sweeping solution for larger routes, yards, estates and public-realm maintenance.
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EWK Garden 3 kW hot-water system
A compact hot-water system for gardens, courtyards, paths and smaller professional treatment areas.
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WeedGo! QuickPro kit for Stihl FS360–FS460
A brushcutter-mounted mechanical treatment option for details, edges and small areas.
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Understand the problem before choosing the machine
These articles explain how detritus, drainage, surface condition and treatment method affect the maintenance plan.

Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
Chemical vs Integrated Weed Management
The best time to implement an Integrated Weed Management strategy was when the infrasru
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Maintaining Artificial Surfaces
Maintaining a Polymeric sports surface
Cleaning and maintaining a Polymeric rubber crumb surface like a running track or tenni
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Sweeping, moss and weed control
How to get the best from Thermal Weed Management
When using hot air to kill weeds, there are several things we can do to make the treatm
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Sweeping, moss and weed control
The Mechanical Element of an Integrated Weed Management Strategy
Mechanical Weed Management employs labour saving devices to kill or disrupt plant growt
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Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
Gravel Path Renovation - How to remove weeds in Gravel
Gravel can look really smart if it is kept in good condition - But how can we tackle th
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Sweeping, moss and weed control
SWEEPING hard surfaces as an effective weed control solution.
Sweeping a surface can be used as part of an effective preventative weed control strate
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Three details make the shortlist more accurate
Describe the problem
Tell us what is building up or growing, whether it is loose or compacted and how frequently it returns.
Identify the surface and route
Include the surface, area, access width, gradients, obstacles, public interaction and collection requirements.
Confirm the available carrier
Share any pedestrian power unit, tractor, ride-on mower, loader or utility vehicle you want to use.
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Start with what you already know
Application is fastest when you know the problem or surface. These routes help when you would rather begin with the equipment, carrier, manufacturer or complete catalogue.
Search by product type
Already know you need a sweeper, weed brush, spreader or watering arm? Browse by equipment family.
Browse product typesSearch by machine
Begin with the carrier or vehicle already available and narrow the attachments that can work with it.
Choose a machineSearch by brand
Explore Kersten and specialist partner ranges when a manufacturer or system is already known.
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Open the complete product catalogue when you need an individual machine, attachment, accessory or part.
See all productsFrequently asked questions
Choosing equipment by application
Should I start with the problem or the surface?
Start with whichever detail you know. Choose the problem when the material or growth is obvious; choose the surface when the maintenance method must protect joints, infill, drainage, finish or substrate.
What does detritus mean in surface maintenance?
Detritus is loose or accumulated material such as leaves, soil, grass cuttings, organic debris and compacted deposits. If it remains on a surface, it can retain moisture, obstruct drainage and provide a place for moss or weeds to establish.
What is the difference between preventative and remedial maintenance?
Preventative maintenance removes loose material before it causes deterioration. Remedial work addresses established moss, weeds, compaction, soil buildup or surface displacement and usually needs a more aggressive or specialist process.
Can one machine solve several different maintenance problems?
Many pedestrian power units, tractors and carrier machines can operate several attachments. The right combination depends on the carrier interface, hydraulic or PTO requirements, available lift capacity and the surface being maintained.
How do I choose between mechanical and thermal weed control?
Mechanical methods remove growth and the material supporting it. Thermal methods treat the plant using heat or electricity. Professional programmes often combine prevention, mechanical removal and targeted treatment rather than relying on one method alone.
Can Kersten help assess a council, estate or contractor programme?
Yes. Share the surfaces, current problems, route sizes, access constraints, available carriers and preferred working method so the team can recommend suitable equipment and a practical demonstration.
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