Pool supply stores are a dime a dozen but more often than not they are selling the same chemicals, tools and accessories. The trouble with this is that they won’t all work for your system in the same way. Getting the best results for your swim space means creating a tailored treatment plan that considers the elements, usage rates and surrounding areas. That’s right, even the plants surrounding your pool will have an impact on how you have to take care of it.
Creating Customized Pool Cleaning Plans
Keeping pool water clean is about more than the occasional shock treatment. Your swimming pool is made up of a complex series of systems that need to work together in order to function. If just one of these systems begins to fail it will have a ripple effect throughout your water system.
Accounting For Climate: High temperatures mean higher heats and that means water evaporation. It can be difficult to tell if you are dealing with evaporation or a leak somewhere in your pool. More than that, evaporation causes water levels to drop. If water levels fall below the skimmer line chemically treated water isn’t able to circulate through the system. By keeping an eye on the climate Puddle technicians create a plan that accounts for chemicals burning off, water levels needing to be refilled and can even offer helpful tips and tricks to keep your pool cleaner and utility bills down!
Balancing Water Chemistry: It is easy enough to shock your pool when you start to see cloudiness but this doesn’t guarantee that it is safe to swim in. In fact, the condition of your water is based around a wide range of different factors. Exposure to direct sunlight for example, means higher heats and will cause water to evaporate and chemicals to burn off faster. If your swim space is subject to full sun exposure, it will likely need more frequent water testing and balancing. Basic test strips are easy to access but aren’t always your best option. Instead of leaning on basic tools Puddle technicians use top-of-the-line testing kits and tools to test and balance chlorine levels, pH levels, total alkalinity and calcium. In-depth testing makes it easier to create a chemical treatment plan that keeps your water crystal clear.
Countering High Growth Rates: Large pieces of debris are easy to spot in pool water. Sunken items will stand out against pool water and floating items are hard to miss. If you are dealing with a high rate of plant life in the yard around your pool, high heats, wind and other environmental issues will cause tons of debris. Some of these unwanted items will be obvious to the naked eye but others, like pollen, won’t. If there is lots of pollen in the air it will land in pool water, creating a cloudy appearance and encouraging algae growth. High growth rates and pollen mean changing up chemical applications, usually with increased algaecides and specially combined chemicals.
Managing High Traffic: A big part of pool maintenance is keeping track of how many bodies are in and out of water over the course of a day. In a single family home you might see several swimmers over the course of a week but in a commercial space or following an end-of-summer bash you may have dozens of bodies in your swimming pool over the course of a single day. With every person that steps into water there are more contaminants added. Without much warning your pool might go from clean to green. It is a good idea to book a deep cleaning or pool service ahead of time so you aren’t dealing with a worst-case scenario following a pool party.
Focusing on Filtration Systems: In addition to pool vacuums and skimmer baskets, filters are a major asset to swim spaces of all shapes and sizes. Filters trap and hold small bits and pieces of debris, keeping them from circulating back into the basin. Over time all of these bits and pieces will layer over themselves, making it difficult for filtered water to pass through. Barriers force pool pumps to work harder to push water through the circulation system. Any added wear and tear to pool equipment will result in reduced efficiency, along with expensive repairs or replacements. Having an expert review the condition of your pool filter allows technicians the chance to remove, clean and reinstall cartridges or empty and refill sand filters as needed.
The Puddle Advantage: Customized Pool Care Plans Made Easy
As a pool owner, your goal isn’t to spend all of your leisure time cleaning water systems — it’s to enjoy them! Whether you are an experienced pool owner or are new to the game, no two pool care routines are the same. Instead of trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, our team of technicians create tailored cleaning and maintenance plans according to the unique needs of your swim space.
The average application of pool chemicals will last, on average, for about a week. By scheduling a routine weekly pool cleaning service you get the peace of mind that your swim space is always clean and ready to use. In the case of busy swimming pools Puddle Pros offer flexible cleaning schedules ranging from once per week, all the way to five times per week!
If professional pool care and customized plans sound like they are out of your budget, nothing could be further from the truth! Puddle technicians are proud to offer affordable rates and transparent pricing. This means you are never surprised by higher than expected bills and the cost of chemicals is always included. With options for booking your next service online or by phone, there is never a bad time to schedule your next service.
