Orlando Hot Tub Cleaning & Maintenance

Hot Tub Care: The Benefits of Tailored Treatment Programs 

Every water system is unique. The age and condition of a spa, combined with climate, usage rate, and surrounding plant life, will all impact the overall condition of the water system. Puddle technicians consider all these factors when creating care plans for tubs and spas. 

You can’t just drain and refill a hot tub every time water starts to go cloudy. Even with regular use, simple test strips aren’t always enough to maintain water balance. A dark, damp, covered area is the ideal environment for bacteria to thrive. When applied properly, hot tub chemicals prevent algae growth, eliminate bacteria and keep swimmers safe. 

Water quality isn’t just about sanitizer levels. Keeping track of chlorine or bromine is important, but there are other chemicals to consider. Having an expert test your water means measuring and balancing pH levels, total alkalinity and calcium. The chemistry in your spa water doesn’t just boost curb appeal, it reduces the risk of white scale, buildup and damage to water systems. 

In addition to maintaining water chemistry, it’s important to keep up with surface cleanings and upkeep of internal systems. 

Keep Your Filter Cleaner: No water system is complete without a spa filter. The goal of filters is to trap and hold small bits and pieces of debris that are missed during standard cleanings. In time, more and more items will end up trapped in hot tub filters and will eventually result in clogs and blockages. When filters are clogged, it becomes harder for water to circulate through and forces pumps to work harder. Having an expert clean your filters regularly increases energy efficiency and prolongs the lifespan of components and equipment. 

Ditch Debris: There is no hot tub cover in the world that can keep every small piece of debris from reaching your water. Unlike a pool, which is often made up of large, flat areas, spas have complicated shapes and structures. This means you can’t just flip the switch on a robotic vacuum and forget it. Getting rid of leaves, sticks, seed pods, pollen, dirt and dust from seats, flooring and even walls takes technique. Puddle technicians use specialty vacuums to suck up debris from complex spaces while letting filtered water pass through. 

Surface Cleaning: With sunscreen, lotions, hair products and body oils being introduced into spa water regularly, it’s common to spot residue forming along water lines. This isn’t nice to look at, but it’s also contaminating water. Residue holds bacteria and will make surfaces slippery. Before you grab a brush and start scrubbing, think about the surface treatments on your hot tub. Using a bleach-based cleanser can mean melting protective coatings or damaging waterproofing. Hard bristle brushes can scratch surface coatings, leaving shells vulnerable to rust and corrosion. Puddle technicians use soft-bristle brushes and specialty cleansers to remove residue and scrub surfaces without causing damage. 

Deep Cleans: Cleaning your hot tub regularly keeps it looking great, but if you want to keep water systems running smoothly, it’ll take deep cleaning. Puddle crews have developed a multi-part system that cleans systems inside and out. A combination of chemicals loosens debris buildup from inside lines and equipment. Debris is pulled out into basins, and water is drained. Puddle technicians scrub sides, seats, floors, headrests and jets. Water can then be refilled and chemically treated for a fresh start.