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Mowing wet grass is possible but with some difficulties. But it is not ideal to mow the wet grass. While mowing, the substances from the grass might damage your skin and clothes. Most importantly, wet surfaces have a great deal of damage to your mower.

Why should Wet Grass not be Mowed?

1.  Wet Grass Clippings

Wet grass clippings tend to form lumps when the cutting is done. These will damage the mower, and the lawn looks messy with these lumps.

2. Lawn Damage

Mowing grass when it is wet makes the grass weaker and prone to diseases easily. Also, diseases spread fastly in the damp environment. When you try to mow the wet grass it tends to come out with the roots and may lead to patches.

3. Damage to the Mower

While cutting the wet grass, the mower takes a huge pressure. The blades of the mower also get damaged in the process.

4. Uneven Cutting of the Grass

Due to clogging of wet grass in the mower, the blades cannot cut the grass in even shape. The cutting is done unevenly. This uneven cutting leads to the damage of the lawn and its look.

How to Mow Wet Grass?

If you are aware of the disadvantages and yet decided to mow the lawn, then you have to take some precautions to minimize the damage.

• Make sure that the lawn is not soggy and does not sink as you walk.
• Never use the electric mower to mow wet grass.
• See that the blades of the mower are sharp enough.

Mowing Wet Grass Tips:

• Drag a hose to remove all the excess water on the lawn.
• To reduce the pressure on the mower, raise the mowing height.
• Ensure to empty the mower box more frequently to reduce the weight on the mower.
• Clogging may occur on the wet ground, so keep the mower speed to minimum.
• After the mowing, clean the mower and allow it to dry.

Cleaning after the mowing

Due to the wet conditions, the mower will have more dirt on it. The wet clippings hanging at the bottom of the mower can create a great deal of damage to the mower. The blades might get damaged if the mower is kept wet for more time. The wet grass also leaves more stains on your body as well as clothes.

Conclusion

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