Kelowna Hot Tub Maintenance

No matter the time of year, stepping into a hot tub is a great way to relax but only if you’ve kept the water clean! As a hot tub owner, it is tempting to throw on a spa cover and forget about water chemistry or dealing with debris but even a little bit of neglect can spiral into a swampy look, foul smells and dangerous contamination. Hiring an expert for your Kelowna hot tub maintenance helps to keep systems clean and running smoothly. 

Professional pool care not only maintains water balance but it helps to improve the functionality of your water systems. If your water is contaminated it is a health and safety risk to everyone who steps inside. Keep swimmers safe while reducing daily running costs and prolong the lifespan of internal water systems and components. Don’t wait for a worst-case scenario or get stuck dealing with damage when you can call a local Puddle Pro instead.

Cleaning Your Hot Tub: What to Do & When 

Getting a hot tub ready for use means more than just filling it up with water and hopping in. Whether you are dealing with a brand new hot tub or an older model, maintenance always depends on a series of factors: water condition, structures and internal systems. If one of these starts to fail, it will have a ripple effect throughout your hot tub. It can take months of trial and error to figure out exactly what makes your water systems tick and during that time, you can expect reduced water quality and the potential for damage. 

When it comes to managing a hot tub or swim spa, not just any old cleaning product will do! Harsh chemicals will wreck protective coatings and often leave to discolouration and even damage. This applies to both shells, the hot tub cover and surrounding areas. 

Hot Tub Cleaning Programs: when you want to keep your hot tub cleaner, consistency is key. By having a routine cleaning program, property owners can rest assured that water is sanitary, spa filters are clean and systems are running smoothly. Hot tub chemicals like chlorine or bromine will last for a two-week period on average. Simple test strips might point out imbalanced chlorine levels but they often don’t mention the pH level, alkalinity or calcium. It is also important to regularly check and inspect surrounding areas. 

Deep Cleanings & System Refreshes: Even with a regular cleaning program there will come a time when you will need to deep clean your hot tub. This involves having your water system full, warm and running. A specially developed chemical program is then applied where it circulates through internal plumbing and return lines. Chemical treatments draw out buildup and debris that has built up in the lines. You can only clean accessible areas and that means getting gunk in lines. If all you do is drain the hot tub and refill it, all of these contaminants are still present and impacting the condition of your spa. Once chemicals pull build up out of lines, spa water is drained and shells, sides, flooring, jets and headrests are scrubbed clean. Hot tub water can then be refilled and chemical levels balanced.  

Puddle Pool Services: The Best in Kelowna Hot Tub Care 

When you want to keep your filter cleaner, water sparkling and swimmers safe, just call a Puddle Pro. Each member of the team is local to the Kelowna area so we understand what your water systems are up against. From high growth rates in the summer to dropping temperatures in winter, our team of experts are ready for anything! 

Kelowna draws thousands of people from all over the world every year, showcasing beautiful views and activities. As a business or in a hotel environment, a hot tub and pool can be a huge draw for potential guests and the higher your traffic, the more attention that your swim spaces need. For the average household hot tub, bi-weekly cleanings and chemical balances is enough to maintain sanitary spaces but for a spa, gym, fitness centre or hotel, this isn’t enough. In order to keep up with the needs of our clients Puddle offers customized services that cater to the unique needs of your space. 

By offering options for routine cleanings, system refreshes, closings and more, Puddle technicians are able to service homes and business all over the Okanagan. In addition to being highly trained and experienced, each member of the Puddle crew is fully insured to provide peace of mind as well as excellent results and affordable pricing.