Mississauga Pool Cleaning

Our Mississauga Pool Service Checklist: Scrubbing, Skimming, and Deep Cleaning

Dealing with debris is the first step during the pool cleaning process. Removing debris might be the most obvious thing to do when cleaning pool water, but the fun doesn’t stop there! Even if debris is taken out of your system, there is likely bacteria left behind. A strong wind, heavy rain or weather event will unleash leaves, sticks, seed pods, pollen, pinecones and other organics, letting them fall into pools. Some of these will float along pool surfaces and others will sink to the bottom of the pool. Floating items will clog your filtration system, while sunken items can stain liners. 

It is easy to assume that flipping the switch on a robotic pool cleaner is enough to get rid of debris, but this is not the case. Heavier items are pushed around by pool vacuum heads, and these tools cannot squeeze into hard angles, scrub walls or treat stairs. Leaving these areas untouched creates a space for bacteria to collect and thrive. 

Maintaining water condition is important to the health and safety of everyone that steps foot in your system. It is not enough to shock the pool. Chemical balance comes from monitoring chlorine levels, pH levels and total alkalinity. Even with an idea of where your chemical levels are sitting, it can be tricky to achieve balance. Applying pool chemicals is a complicated process and without experience, can even be dangerous. Ditch the test strips and call an expert to test your water. 

It takes a lot to keep pools running. From the cost of refilling water, stocking up on chemicals and the energy used to keep your pool pump running, these things add up quickly. When filters are clogged and water cannot pass through freely, it puts strain on circulation systems. Cleaning out these areas can help to reduce this strain, cutting back on utility costs for pumps and heaters. 

There is a difference between treating an inground pool and an above ground model but they do rely on a lot of the same parts. Working pool equipment is key to keeping up with condition. Failing to run the pump regularly can mean chemicals are not properly circulated and open the door to contamination. It is also important to monitor the condition of your pool filter, keeping them clean and functional. A cartridge filter can be removed, cleaned and replaced every 3-4 months, while a sand filter should be emptied and sand replaced every 3-5 years.