Niagara Falls Residential Pool Services

Pool Care At Home: Getting the Best Results For Your Swim Space 

It can take days, weeks or even months to fully understand what makes your swimming pool tick. During this time you are stuck dealing with cloudy water, discolouration or even algae growth. An improper approach can lead to subpar results and degrading conditions. Anyone can visit a pool supply store to pick up test strips or skimmer poles but just having these doesn’t help you put them to use. 

Full Debris Removal: It is easy to scoop unwanted items off of water surfaces but reaching debris under the surface is a much more complicated process. Robotic pool cleaners might be able to suck up items from flat, open, surfaces but they aren’t designed for complicated areas. In a square pool you are dealing with four corners that are constantly collecting debris that needs to be removed. Navigating corners and the hard angles around steps means using a manual vacuum and specialty brushes to remove residue that has built up around water lines. After all of this is done, it is time to empty skimmer baskets for an in-depth clean. 

Keep Pool Filters Clean: As much as you might try to skim out every piece of debris, there is always going to be something that is missed and that is where your pool filter comes in. The goal of a filter is to trap and hold unwanted items but over time this will create clogs. It is important to clean the filter regularly so water is allowed to pass through systems smoothly. A cartridge filter should be removed, cleaned and reinstalled every 3-4 months while a sand filter should be emptied and refilled with new sand every 3-5 years. 

Monitor Circulation Systems: Pool pumps are the unsung heroes of any swimming pool. Without these tools chemically treated water would not be able to circulate through pool basins. If filters are clogged it will take more energy to push filtered water through systems and will cause wear and tear to important equipment. Any strain on pool pumps will shorten their lifespan and that means premature repairs and replacements.  If there isn’t water circulating in your system it won’t take long for water to becoming contaminated so make sure to test your system regularly with a bit of help from a pro. 

Water Treatments: Pool water is constantly exposed to the elements. Clean water keeps swimmers safe and boosts your curb appeal but it can be tough to maintain. A testing kit can help to point out issues with sanitizers but these aren’t the only elements that you should be focused on. When you start to notice cloudiness shocking the pool might help to provide a superficial improvement but it isn’t enough to make it clean enough to swim in. Maintaining a sanitary swim space means balancing chlorine levels, pH levels, total alkalinity and calcium.  

Seasonal Care: Ontario might be a winter wonderland but this isn’t good for your swim space. Cold weather makes plastic brittle and frozen water can cause pipes to crack. Protecting your pool from the winter weather doesn’t just mean avoiding damage over the course of the off-season, it means paving the way for an easier opening in spring. Don’t miss out on the first days of the swim season because you are struggling to restore condition. By dropping the water level Puddle technicians avoid burst pipes during winter and a multi-part opening sets the stage for spring.