Most homes get their water from overhead or underground water tanks, which need to be cleaned at least once or twice every year. Overtime, dust and debris collect in water tanks, which then become a breeding ground for algae, fungi, bacteria, microscopic worms & larvae, amoebic cysts, and other harmful pathogens and substances. Using such contaminated water for your daily needs such as taking a shower, brushing your teeth, washing the dishes and vegetables, and bathing your children can increase the risk of water-borne diseases. It can also be harmful for your skin and hair.

To ensure that you and your family members have access to clean, safe water, you need to hire experts who can clean the water tank in a professional manner. Here are some tips that will help you hire perfect water tank cleaning services.

Dubai Municipality certified hygiene technicians: The water tank cleaning company you choose should have hygiene technicians who are certified by Dubai Municipality (DM). Water tank cleaning requires thorough expertise and know how, something that only a certified professional can have. If an untrained person is chosen for the job, they might be unable to clean the water tank properly. Risk of accident and injuries also increases with untrained workmen.

Food-grade chemicals: Make sure the cleaning company uses only food-grade chemicals approved by Dubai Municipality. If any harmful chemical is used for water tank cleaning, it will eventually make its way to your water taps. Using food-grade DM approved chemicals will ensure that there are no harmful chemical residues after the job is done.

Advanced cleaning tools and equipment: A reputed provider of cleaning services in UAE will have advanced tools and equipment to get the job done in an efficient and effective manner. If too much time is spent on cleaning the water tank, you may have to deal with water shortage in your home. Quality of cleaning also needs to be perfect. You need to choose a cleaning company that has advanced cleaning equipment such as heavy-duty pumps, high-pressure water jets, dry vacuuming machines, anti-bacterial spray and UV disinfectant machinery.

Inputs from friends and associates: To choose the right cleaning company, you can take inputs from your friends, colleagues and associates. You should look to find someone who has personal experience in getting their water tank cleaned by a cleaning company. You can also browse the net to read reviews about specific cleaning companies. This may not be the sole criteria for choosing a cleaning company, but it does help to get some useful information and insights. Once the deep cleaning of water tank has been completed, you need to get the water tested to ensure that cleaning has been done properly. If you choose the right cleaning services Dubai, the company will get the water test done from an accredited agency, certified by Dubai Municipality. The water test needs to be done again after around six months. The process of cleaning the water tank will be initiated if the water is found to be unclean, bad smelling, discolored and unfit for daily use.