This summer, your main concern should be relaxing by the pool as you get a tan. However, you need to keep your pool clean if you want to keep using it. Summer pool parties and debris can leave your water looking less than clean.
Do you not have a pool? Here is The Ultimate Guide to Getting the Luxury Pool of Your Dreams. On the other hand, if you own a pool, here are some tips for keeping it clean:
Maintain Circulation
Your pool pump helps in the filtration process. If you do not leave it running for the right amount of time, the pump will not circulate enough to eliminate the dirt and debris in your pool. This could result in an unacceptable amount of chlorination. To prevent this, you should use your pool pump as frequently as possible and keep it in good working order.
Keep the Deck Clean
It would be a bad idea to clean your pool but leave the area around it unclean. You need to ensure that there is no garbage around your pool. When you fail to do this, the dirt and leaves will just blow back into the cleaned pool.
You need to sweep your deck regularly and wipe down the handrails, tiles, and furniture. Doing so will keep your pool cleaner for longer.
Skim the Surface
While your pump and filter work to circulate the pool water and eliminate any debris, you still need to skim the surface of your pool manually to remove dirt. You will need a skimmer basket to get rid of leaves, bugs, sticks, and other debris that might be on the surface of your pool.
Doing this will keep your pool sparkling clean and prevent your filtration system from sucking in large objects.
Filter the Water
Since your pool is likely to get more debris and dirt in the summer, you should check on your filter more as it usually gets dirty faster. You need to keep an eye on the pressure because it will tell you whether it is time to clean the filter. A higher pressure should tell you that the filter is blocked with dirt and needs backwashing.
Keep an Eye on the Chemicals
For the water in your pool to remain bacteria-free and have good chemistry, it needs to have the right chemicals. To make sure that the chemical levels in your pool are right, you should check the levels of PH and chlorine on a weekly basis. You also need to check the saturation index of your pool water.
Follow these safety measures when handling chemicals:
- Discard the unused chemicals after you close the pool
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when storing the chemicals
- Keep the chemicals away from children and pets
- Wear goggles and rubber gloves when handling pool chemicals.
- You should keep house and pool chemicals separate
General Pool Maintenance
Balanced chemistry and clean water are the secrets to proper pool maintenance. Therefore, you need to set up a weekly schedule that allows you to check the water chemical balance. A quick shock treatment will prevent most pool problems. You should perform another shock treatment when the following happens:
- Murky or slimy water
- Extreme temperatures
- Swimmers get burning, red eyes
- Algae growth
- A foul odor emanating from the pool
- An increase in the number of swimmers
Conclusion
As you can see, your pool needs regular care to remain clean. If you do not have time to clean your own pool, you should consider hiring a company that specializes in pool cleaning.