The Woodlands Water Feature Maintenance

Effective Water Fountain Cleaning: The Secret to Success 

Outdoor water fountains are at the mercy of the elements. A heat wave, high rate of pollen, and even heavy rains will impact the water chemistry in a fountain. Draining the water whenever your fountain looks cloudy isn’t practical, but routine cleaning services are. The secret to keeping a fountain in great shape is consistency and technique! 

A water fountain isn’t like your average household appliance. These structures are made up of several different systems, each of which needs individual attention and maintenance. It takes the right tools and technical skills to keep water systems in great shape. Puddle technicians break the cleaning process down into multiple steps for the best possible results every time.

Maintaining Water Chemistry: Imbalanced water chemicals can leave fountains looking cloudy or green, and smelling awful. More than that, it can cause damage to your system. PH levels will impact how your system functions by causing white scale buildup. Regular cleanings from an expert mean properly balanced sanitizers, pH levels, alkalinity and calcium, as well as a trained eye observing water levels.

Scrubbing Surfaces: Algae growth and stains look awful, and they’ll only get worse over time. Grabbing a bottle of bleach-based cleaner or a wire brush might seem like the best option for getting rid of stains, but this can make a major mess. Harsh cleansers melt coatings and waterproofing, while heavy tools can scratch surfaces. In the case of vinyl liners, the wrong tools can cause tears and water damage. Even a small scrape can damage surfaces, allowing rust and corrosion. 

Remove Debris Safely: Whether inside or outdoors, it's common for fountains to collect debris. Leaves, pollen, insects, sticks and other unwanted items will float along water surfaces and sink to the bottom of basins. If left sitting, debris can cause permanent staining and contribute to bacteria, contamination and algae growth. Puddle Pool Services uses specialty tools to remove debris from wide, open spaces and hard-to-reach tiers, and to scrub stains and residue from sides. 

Treating Fountain Equipment: It’s easy to get caught up in surface care, but there is always something going on behind the scenes of a water feature. Fountain pumps and filters are the unsung heroes of your water system. Thoroughly cleaning the pump means pulling out components, assessing condition, looking for buildup and cleaning surrounding areas. When it’s time to remove the pump, you’re dealing with both water and electricity, which can be dangerous. Stay safe and leave the deep cleans to the experts. 

Tall fountains have multiple tiers that are hard to reach. Stepping up on slippery surfaces or unsecured ladders. All it takes is one misstep to end up with a serious injury.