What Is Pool Cleaning?
Pool cleaning is the routine maintenance required to keep a swimming pool clean, safe to swim in, and operating efficiently. In Queensland's subtropical climate, pools are used year-round — but they also accumulate leaf litter, dust, and organic material faster than in cooler climates, and the warm water temperatures can accelerate algae growth and chemical consumption. A proper pool clean involves vacuuming the floor, brushing the walls and steps, clearing the skimmer baskets and pump baskets, backwashing the filter, testing and adjusting water chemistry, and adding chemicals as required. Professional pool cleaning ensures the job is done correctly and consistently — maintaining the water quality that keeps the pool safe for swimming and prevents the equipment damage and costly recovery treatments that result from neglected pools.
Our Pool Cleaning Process
- Visual Inspection
We inspect the pool's water clarity, surface, tile line, and equipment condition before starting, noting any issues requiring attention.
- Surface Clearing and Skimming
All surface debris is removed with a leaf net. Skimmer baskets and pump baskets are cleared of accumulated debris.
- Brushing
Pool walls, steps, and any hard-to-vacuum areas are brushed to dislodge algae, biofilm, and dirt deposits — particularly at the waterline, corners, and around fittings.
- Vacuuming
The pool floor and walls are vacuumed using an automatic or manual pool vacuum to remove the settled debris dislodged during brushing and any fine sediment.
- Filter Maintenance and Water Testing
The filter is backwashed or cleaned as required. Water chemistry is tested and chemical adjustments made to bring pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and stabiliser within correct ranges.
What's Included
- Leaf netting and surface debris removal
- Skimmer and pump basket clearing
- Wall and step brushing
- Pool vacuuming
- Filter backwash
- Water chemistry testing
- Chemical dosing and adjustment
- Equipment condition check
Pricing
One-off cleans from $120. Regular weekly or fortnightly service plans from $80 per visit. Free quotes.
Get a Free QuoteService Areas
We provide pool cleaning services across:
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Ipswich
- Logan
- Redlands
- Moreton Bay