[header] How to maintain bermuda grass [title] Use a reel mower to get a close cut. [step] Purchase a reel mower from a local home improvement store. These mowers cut the blades of grass vertically in a scissor-like movement as opposed to a regular rotary mower that cuts horizontally. 
[substeps] Reel mowers allow the blade to be set closer to the ground than traditional mowers, which prevent the mower from scalping the grass. While reel mowers are a more expensive option than a traditional mower, a reel mower will allow you to get a closer cut.