How To Prevent Grass From Sticking To Your Lawn Mower Blades (It's Not WD-40)

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To get a pristine-looking lawn that you can be proud of, you need your mower to be clean and in top condition. While you may take pride in keeping the mower blades nice and sharp at all times, having grass sticking to them is definitely going to reduce their effectiveness. Grass buildup may not give you the crisp, clean cuts you're after, even if you ensure that your grass is dry, a crucial step before lawn care to protect your blades. Although you may have tried different things to prevent grass from sticking to the blades, like WD-40, have you considered trying a product that's specifically designed for the task, like Mo-Deck Non-Stick Mower Blade Spray?

This non-stick spray made by Sunbelt Outdoor Products contains polymers that add a coating to the mower blades, which stops grass from sticking to them so readily. It can also be used on the mower deck for the same purpose. It states on the can that the coating will actually build up after subsequent applications and become more effective than after just one spray, so you may still get some grass from sticking after the first application, but this should lessen over time. After mowing, you should also notice that removing any grass that has attached itself to the blades or the deck will be really easy. 

Applying the spray to your mower blades is fairly easy, as long as you put in a bit of prep work first. Of course, you will want to read and follow the instructions on the can before you even get started. Make sure you safely clean your lawn mower by removing the spark plug or battery first. Then, remove any debris from the blades and the deck with a bristled brush, water hose, or power washer and let everything dry completely. If it's visible, cover up the belt or other mechanical parts on the underside of the mower before applying this slippery spray.

In a well-ventilated area, spray the Mo-Deck Non-stick Mower Blade Spray in a thin layer all over the blades and the deck of the mower, being careful not to inhale the mist. Wait for around 15 minutes for the product to dry before mowing your lawn. Depending on how much turf you have, you might want to apply subsequent coats of the spray every three or four mows to get that nice built-up shield, following the same instructions every time.

Customers who have purchased this product have generally given it positive reviews, with about 76% of buyers rating it at 4 or 5 stars. While some people have said that it works really well and makes cleaning the deck much easier, others have remarked that it doesn't make much difference. However, quite a few people agreed that removing any stuck grass was far easier when hosing down the lawn mower after use. The price is also a little steep at just over $20 per can, but if you're tired of gunky mower blades, it may be worth testing for yourself.