Charleston Hot Tub Maintenance

For many homeowners in Charleston a hot tub is an investment in rest and relaxation. There’s nothing relaxing about pulling back a cover to see swampy, green water! Proper hot tub care isn’t a once-in-a-while activity but needs to be done on a regular basis to keep water crystal clear. Local Puddle technicians provide Charleston hot tub cleaning services that cater to surfaces and shells as well as internal water systems. 

Hot Tub Maintenance: Keeping Water Systems Running Smoothly 

With an already busy schedule cleaning your hot tub is often a low priority chore but it shouldn’t be! Even one missed chemical treatment can send water from clear to cloudy. More than just looking awful contaminated water is a serious risk to health and safety to anyone that steps inside. As if that weren’t bad enough dirty water and debris can also damage the internal systems that keep things running. 

No one wants to step foot into green water or settle into a seat full of leaves. More than being a bit uncomfortable this can result in recreational water illness. If you haven’t head of RWIs before, you’re lucky! The most common type of RWIs include skin irritations, eye infections, ear infections and stomach issues. A covered hot tub is dark, damp and warm — the perfect environment for bacteria! 

A tub or spa might have some of the same characteristics of a bathtub but they are much more complicated than meets the eye. With a bathtub you would just fill it up with fresh water and drain it out with every use. The trouble is that a spa holds thousands of gallons of water at a time so this just isn’t realistic. Since it’s impossible to drain and refill a spa with every use cleanings should always be a top priority. 

Routine Cleaning Programs: When applied correctly hot tub chemicals will last approximately 14 days based on average use. Even with a hot tub cover on it’s possible for debris to work its way into spa water. If there are leaves, bugs, dirt or pollen sitting in water it will impact the overall water quality. It’s easy enough to reach for a test kit and test your water but knowing what to do afterward takes time, training and technique. Instead of just using basic test strips Puddle technicians use top industry tools to test and balance sanitizer levels, total alkalinity, pH levels and calcium. 

Deep Cleans: Even with a regular cleaning program it’s important to make deep cleans a part of your maintenance routine. A standard cleaning will help to improve visuals and keep bacteria at bay but there is always a risk of bacteria building up inside internal systems. Puddle technicians provide a specialized Hot Tub Refresh service that removes debris from inside lines. A specialized combination of chemicals run through systems loosening debris and pulling it into basins. Water is then drained and shells are scrubbed clean. Puddle technicians use tailored cleansers and soft-bristle brushes to clean shells, seats, jets, and headrests without damaging structures or protective coatings. Owners can then grab a nearby garden hose and refill the hot tub. Once the water level is restored, technicians come back for a final water balancing. 

If you want to go the extra mile for your spa just ask your Puddle Pro about our optional Full Shampoo service. This involves aiming cleaners and brushes at the exterior areas of tubs for a completely clean slate. 

Expert Hot Tub Care in Charleston: How Puddle Gets the Best Results Every Time 

Your hot tub’s water might be the first thing that catches the eye but there’s a lot more to proper cleaning and maintenance than water treatments alone. Installing a hot tub is an investment in your home and your enjoyment but it means a lot of upkeep. Buying, installing, maintaining and repairing a hot tub can be expensive but regular cleanings can help you enjoy your spa without hurting your wallet. 

Choosing Puddle Pool Services for your hot tub cleaning and maintenance means treating the areas that you can see, as well as protecting the ones that you can’t. Something as simple as a clogged hot tub filter can have a negative ripple effect throughout your system. A clogged filter makes it harder for water to circulate through systems putting strain on pumps and motors. Strained components have a shorter lifespan and this means premature repairs and replacements. 

As part of regular cleanings Puddle technicians will not only clean hot tubs, we’ll observe and assess the components that keep them running. If you want to keep your filter cleaner, just ask! Puddle technicians are proud to offer top results, excellent customer service, flexible schedules and affordable rates. Transparent pricing means our customers are never surprised by a higher than expected bill and chemicals are included in the cost! 

Every member of the Puddle team is local to Charleston and the surrounding area so we know exactly what your water systems are up against. Fully insured staff and services, as well as hundreds of positive reviews provide peace of mind. With options to book your next service online or by-phone 24 hours a day, there is never a bad time to call Puddle Pool Services.