Langley Water Feature Maintenance

Throughout the Township of Langley, property owners have found new and creative ways to add water features and fountains to both outdoor and indoor spaces. These can help to improve the look of golf courses, or can add a bit of visual appeal to hotel lobbies but it can be tough to keep up with cleaning and care. Instead of dealing with stains, algae, foul smells or cloudy water, call a professional for your Langley water feature maintenance.

Keeping a water feature clean means treating it at the structural and mechanical levels, as well as managing the water inside your system. With a busy schedule, it can be tough to keep up with top to bottom cleans, particularly for larger fountains. Even a bit of neglect can lead to bacteria, mineral deposits, white scale, algae buildup and unnecessary strain on fountain pumps and motors. Hiring a specialist for your water feature care means great results, prolonging the lifespan of components and boosting curb appeal.

Water Fountain Care: What to Know

A garden fountain and an indoor wall fountain might have a lot of the same moving parts, but they are up against much different threats. Regular cleaning for an outdoor water fountain means dealing with a high volume of organic debris that floats along surfaces, while indoor models often deal with heavier items, like coins or man-made contaminants. In either case, it is important to remove debris regularly. Depending on the type of water fountain that you are dealing with, this might mean servicing multiple tiers.

Water care is a key component of water fountain cleaning. It is easy for water to become murky or develop a foul smell. If water has been left to sit idle, you might also be experiencing algae growth. Fountains are not meant to be swam in, but that doesn’t guarantee that contamination can’t happen. All it takes is one individual to stick their hand into water to create a serious health and wellness risk. Proper chemical applications can improve the look of water, but if it is too far gone for shock treatments and algaecides, it might be time to replace the water.

Whether you are draining fountains completely or are just dropping the water level for the season, proper draining is important. Unlike a bathtub, just pulling the plug on a drain can result in flooded lawns, water damaged structures and rot. Before you drain the water, it is important to make sure that water has a clear pathway away from sensitive areas.

In order to get great results for your water system, it is important to care for internal components as well as surfaces. Clogs and blockages can happen anywhere, it is important to keep an eye on circulation systems, as well. There are plenty of components behind the scenes that keep your system running. Each of these are built tough but they aren’t invincible. During a cold snap, water can collect and freeze, causing plastic to become brittle and causes about 9% expansion that can damage pipes. In order to protect your space, call a pro to remove and store detachable components, as well as covering fountains from the cold.

Expert Care: The Best Way to Clean Your Fountain

As much as a fountain can benefit your space, they also demand a lot of attention. Instead of struggling to keep up with demand, call a Puddle Pro for routine care, deep cleans and seasonal services. Each Puddle technician is local to your area and fully insured, so clients can skip the trial and error and opt for peace of mind instead.