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One Month of Weekly Pool Cleaning or One Filter Cleaning and Inspection from Sparkle Pool & Spa (Up to 75% Off)

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Deanna
8 years ago
James and his crew are always helpful with recommendations and gives you the option to buy parts you may need if you can find then cheaper somewhere else and he will install them or you can hire someone else. Who gives you those kind of options. I love coming home to my clean pool and it really does Sparkle.

Technicians stocked with industrial-strength pool chemicals maintain pool-water clarity, pumps, filters and other parts

Choose Between Two Options

$25 for one month of weekly pool-cleaning services ($99.99 value)

  • Test pool water and apply pool minerals and chemicals to keep water in good condition
  • Empty pool skimmer and pump baskets
  • Backwash filters as needed
  • Clean automatic pool cleaners, bag and/or filter
  • Clean pool wall screen
  • Verify automatic pool cleaner operation
  • Vacuum pool
  • Brush pool walls, tile, and steps
  • Net pool
  • Check pool equipment
  • Keep pool water healthy and treat any algae issues at no additional charge
  • Help clients monitor pool operations by reporting any observations of swimming pool issues

$25 for one filter cleaning and inspection ($79 value)

During the filter cleaning and inspection, the technician disassembles the filter, cleans the cartridge and inspects parts.

Five Things to Know About Algae

Unless it’s St. Patrick’s Day, it’s no fun to see a bright green swimming pool. Check out Groupon’s intro to algae to understand why addressing it will always keep pool-cleaners busy.

1. There are tens of thousands of algae in the world, but pool-owners usually only have to worry about a few. Most obvious is the green, free-floating stuff known as chlorophyta, but there’s also yellow or algae that creates an oily film on walls. Worst is a black or blue-green algae with a protective outer layer that can dig deep into grout and plaster and give pool floats mange. A fourth common pool complaint, called pink algae, is actually a bacteria that enjoys cuddling up to PVC surfaces. In all cases, a combination of intensive scrubbing, sanitizing, and chlorination can typically treat the problem.

2. Algae isn’t bad for you—on its own. While the worst effect of an encounter with algae is likely to be a slimy swimsuit, it can be a sign that other forms of trouble are afloat. If algae appears suddenly, it’s likely that the pH level of your pool has changed from heavy use, rainwater, or your neighbor secretly borrowing a few gallons and replacing it with Crystal Pepsi. That can set the stage for invaders such as dangerous bacteria to find their way in.

3. Algae aren’t plants or animals, exactly. For a long time they were classified as plants—and they do make their own food through photosynthesis—but actually, algae don’t reproduce as plants do, and they lack key features such as stems, roots, and a sense of style. The group is hugely diverse, ranging from single-celled organisms to giant kelp that can grow a foot per day until they’re nearly 200 feet long.

4. When it comes to chlorination, the magic ratio is 3:1,000,000. That’s the concentration chlorine needs to reach in water to prevent algae growth. If it gets diluted, normal conditions can be restored by “shocking” the pool with a more intense dose of chlorine until the water turns a cloudy blue or gray—the color of a dead algae army.

5. One day, algae might fly your plane. Biotech companies are currently working to create super-algaes that can synthesize certain oils—which can then be refined into diesel and jet fuel.

Need To Know Info

Promotional value expires 180 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per physical address. Appointment required. Merchant's standard cancellation policy applies (any fees not to exceed Groupon price). Not valid for green pools; must be equipped with working cleaning system, filter, pump, or in-floor or pool vacuum. Valid within 20 miles of 89101. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

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