Maple Ridge Water Feature Maintenance

Properties throughout Maple Ridge have a lot of character. From sprawling yards, to quaint gardens, homes and commercial properties can all benefit from adding a great water feature. When water systems are running smoothly they can help to showcase unique features, or create an ideal space to unwind or entertain, as well as a great way to boost your curb appeal. 

Garden fountains add a bit of excitement to any outdoor space, while a free standing or wall fountain can create a meeting place or showpiece indoors. When a fountain is in good shape, it can add a lot to your property, but without regular care, they can quickly become liabilities. 

Without regular water fountain cleaning, your water system will suffer from algae growth, cloudy water, mineral deposits, staining and even foul smells. Even a bit of neglect can leave fountains and water looking awful, but it can also lead to serious damage. Protect your outdoor water fountain, or indoor model, with one call to a Puddle technician. 

Understanding Your Water Feature Care 

When looking after any water feature, care and maintenance can be divided into subtle and obvious needs. Subtle changes to overall condition will often start slow, and build quietly until it becomes a large-scale issue. For example, it can be difficult to prevent algae in an outdoor environment. This can quickly lead to clogged filters and a struggling circulation system. 

The more obvious aspects of a water feature that need to be cleaned, can be stains but are more often than not, debris. Following bad weather, like a rain storm or heavy winds, it is common to find leaves, sticks, dirt, needles, seed pods, pine cones, and more sitting inside your system. A basic skimmer can remove debris floating on surfaces, but when it is time to dig deeper, that is when specialty tools are required, particularly during the winter months! 

No one wants to stick their hands into freezing cold water to remove debris or check water levels, but part of regular water fountain care means doing just that. When you begin to spot stains or algae, it will take more than basic cleaners and a soft cloth to properly remove these. Specialized chemicals are designed to keep your fountain cleaner, for longer periods. 

In addition to caring for the visible aspects of your water system, it is important to consider what keeps your fountain running. A visual inspection of outdoor fountain pumps, as well as filters and motors can help to point out any potential issues within your system that can lead to major problems, later on. In addition to regular cleaning, it is always a good idea to plan ahead for deep cleans, which usually means having to drain the water, clean empty features and then refill them. For small fountains, this can be done in an afternoon, while larger fountains may require a multi-step, multi-day treatment plan. Hiring a professional for your water feature cleaning means getting great results, but it also means prolonging the lifespan of your fountain and cutting costs on expensive repairs. 

Puddle Pool Services: Providing Quality Water Fountain Cleaning 

It can take years of technical experience to understand what makes your water system tick. Luckily, our team of highly trained Puddle technicians have years of experience under their belts and are ready to bring that knowledge right to your front door. Our experts are able to create treatment plans according to the unique needs of your residential or commercial property and surrounding areas. Call today for your free quote.