How to Prevent Grass From Sticking to a Mower

Lawn mowing can be an exhausting task, which is often made worse by repeatedly having to stop and remove grass clippings from the mower's blades. If you don't remove those grass clippings, they build up on the blade and clog your mower. Fortunately, there are steps you can take as a part of regular lawn mower maintenance that will prevent grass from sticking to your mower.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Use a wooden stick to remove any clippings that have accumulated after mowing.

2. Clean your mower blades and the underside of your mower after each use. Remove most dirt from the blades spraying with a hose at full blast. Clean any remaining dirt or clippings using a brush, soap and water. Dry the blades and the mower.

3. Spray vegetable oil on the blades and on the underside of the mower.

4. Set your lawn mower so that it cuts your lawn high. You'll have to mow more frequently, but you will get a clean cut and less grass will accumulate under your mower and on the blades.

5. Mow your lawn only when the grass is dry. Wet grass clumps together, adhering to your blades and clogging your mower. Turn off your sprinkler the night before you plan to mow your lawn.

6. Sharpen blades regularly so that grass cuts clean and does not adhere to the blades while mowing. Have your lawnmower blades professionally sharpened at least once a year.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't attempt to remove any clogged grass while the mower is turned on.