Waikiki Residential Pool Services

Pool Care at Home: Great Results For All Property Types

In the same way that every property has its own features and character, so do pools! What works for your neighbours might not work for you. This is because everything from the temperature outside, surrounding areas, which sanitizers you use, the level of traffic and more all contribute to the overall condition of swimming pools. Understanding the needs of your water systems can take months or years of trial and error to properly dial in treatments but our technicians have done the hard work for you!

Water Chemistry: Just adding pool chemicals into water systems is not enough to create sanitary spaces. Shocking the pool might help to clear cloudy water but this does not mean that pool water is safe to swim in. An everyday testing kit might point out sanitizer levels but these basic tools often neglect pH levels, alkalinity, calcium and more. If water is imbalanced you can expect cloudy or discoloured water, bacteria, residue and even bad smells.

Pool Filters & Circulation Systems: Circulation systems are a key component of pool maintenance. Sitting water is prone to bacteria and even algae growth. In order to keep water flowing, your pool pump and plumbing lines need to be in good working order. Pool filters are another necessary part of water systems, trapping and holding bits of debris. Without regular emptying, items that are trapped in the skimmer basket will rot and break apart, and filters can become full of debris and will need to removed and cleaned, but in the case of sand filters, totally replaced.

Removing Debris: While filters and skimmer baskets are designed to catch floating debris, sunken items are often left to sit. A standard pool vacuum can remove items from the middle of pool floors but these are not designed to reach into corners or navigate hard angles. This means every corner and step is an opportunity for bacteria and residue to form. Manual vacuums and telescopic poles make it possible to have surfaces looking better than ever.

Seasonal Pool and Spa Services: Pool cleaning throughout the warm season is great, but what happens when temperatures begin to drop or you are away for a long period? Swimming pools are often not used as often during the colder season. If pools are not being used, it is a good idea to close systems down or switch over from a weekly cleaning practice to a bi-weekly routine instead.