Slippery walls are not just dirt
The slippery film you feel on the pool walls and floor is biofilm: a layer that forms when chlorine balance breaks down or pH shifts. In the summer heat, free chlorine evaporates quickly, and bacteria and algae find a foothold beneath the surface, inside the pipes and skimmers, not only on the visible walls.
Tell us what you notice in your pool, whether a sharp smell, a slippery feel or a colour change in the water, and let us know your district and the type of pool. We agree a time and take care of the disinfection, from the walls through to the circulation system.
- Walls and floor
- Circulation system
- Filters and skimmers
What does pool disinfection cover?
These are the surfaces and parts the disinfection goes through, depending on the condition of your pool and what you notice in it.
- Walls and floor
The surfaces are treated to break down the biofilm that builds on tiles, plaster or vinyl, removing the slippery layer and restoring the feel of the surface.
- Waterline band
The band at the waterline collects oils, scum and algae more densely than the rest of the wall, and it is treated separately because circulation alone cannot reach it.
- Skimmers and baskets
Skimmers are the first barrier before the filter and accumulate debris that feeds bacteria, so they are emptied and their inner walls cleaned.
- Filter and filter housing
Inside the filter housing, fine deposits form that backwashing alone does not remove, and disinfection includes treating the inner wall of the housing.
- Circulation lines and returns
The pipes carrying water to and from the pool carry bacteria with them, and a disinfecting solution is introduced into the circuit to reach the inner walls of the lines.
- Steps and pool surrounds
Step edges and the surrounds around the pool face both water and sun, and need targeted treatment to remove limescale deposits and bacteria.
How do we start?
Three simple steps, and we take care of the rest.
Call or message us on WhatsApp
Tell us the service you need and your district.
Describe what you notice
Tell us whether the walls are slippery, there is a sharp smell or the water colour has changed, which district you are in, and whether your pool is built or inflatable.
We agree a time
We settle on a time that suits you, and it helps to have the pool accessible with the filter switched off before we start.
We disinfect and check with you
We treat the walls, floor, skimmers and circulation lines, then run the system with you to confirm the water flows freely and the smell or slippery feel is gone.
A service that comes to your door
- We come to youOur team arrives at your home with its equipment.
- One callCall or message us on WhatsApp and we arrange the rest.
- All pool services in one placeWe also do pool water treatment, pool filter maintenance and inflatable pool cleaning.
- Just describe what you seeCall or message us on WhatsApp, describe the pool's condition, and we agree on what suits you.
One worry is having to drain the pool completely before disinfection. Many disinfection cases go ahead without a full drain, depending on the condition and the surface type, and that is something we work out with you when you call, so leave the decision to us.
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Questions about Pool disinfection
What is the difference between pool disinfection and pool water treatment?
Pool disinfection targets surfaces, walls and internal lines to remove biofilm and bacteria that have settled on solid materials, while pool water treatment addresses the balance of the water itself, such as pH, chlorine and clarity. The two are different, and you may need both; when you call we clarify what suits your situation.
How do I know my pool needs disinfection and not just more chlorine?
The sign that disinfection is needed is a slippery feel on the walls and floor, or a sharp smell that does not go away even after adding chlorine. Chlorine treats the water, but biofilm that has formed on solid surfaces needs direct treatment applied to those surfaces.
Do I have to drain the pool completely before disinfection?
Not always. Many disinfection jobs go ahead with a partial water level reduction or no draining at all, depending on the surface type, whether tile, plaster or vinyl, and the degree of build-up. What we agree with you when you call depends on what you notice in your pool.
Does disinfection treat the green algae on the floor?
Green algae on the floor signals a chlorine imbalance and biofilm spread on the surface. Disinfection treats the surfaces directly, but when algae have also spread through the water, pool water treatment is needed alongside it, and that is what we discuss with you when you describe the situation.
What should I check after disinfection is done?
After disinfection and restarting the system, run your hand along the pool walls to confirm the slippery feel is gone, and notice whether the sharp smell disappears when the filter runs. If either returns within a few days, let us know so we can follow up with you.
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