Summer is here, and many homeowners have been eagerly anticipating taking a dip in their pools. But you likely haven’t been looking forward to the regular swimming pool maintenance it takes to keep your pool clean. Unfortunately, there’s no way to sidestep regular swimming pool maintenance. Not only does the upkeep create a safe environment for swimming, but it also extends the longevity of your pool equipment. Pool repairs, while necessary, can also become costly. You can avoid sinking additional money into your pool by following these simple tips.
Swimming Pool Cleaning
The most critical step in maintaining a healthy pool is swimming pool cleaning. Your ideal schedule is dependent on how often you use your pool. If you just swim solo once in a while, your pool won’t need as much cleaning as if you are throwing weekly pool parties. With that said, you still need to maintain a pretty regular maintenance schedule. Many cleaning tasks that need to be done weekly by heavy pool users can follow a bi-weekly schedule for people who don’t use their pools as much. Cleaning involves not only adjusting the chemicals in the water, but also maintaining the sides, bottom, and filtration system. Before starting any other cleaning processes, us a skimmer to remove any debris floating in the water. You should also empty your skimmer baskets on a regular basis. Trees and bushes near your pool can make this step an even bigger headache. If they leave behind a lot of leaves, flowers, and pollen, that will result in extra cleaning. You also need to vacuum your pool to remove buildup and debris from the bottom and sides of the structure.
Continuous Chemical Balance
Getting your swimming pool chemicals just right can make you feel as if you’re back in a high school chemistry class. There’s likely to be plenty of trial and error as you try to get the chlorine and pH to their optimal levels. But don’t be discouraged. Keep good notes and track your levels. Over time, you will figure out what your pool needs, and the balancing process will get faster and easier.
Why is this all so important? It’s simple: pool chemicals help prevent bacteria and algae from building up in your swimming water. If you stop taking care of your pool’s chemical levels, you will quickly find yourself the proud owner of a green lagoon.
To keep the pool clean, you need to keep the free chlorine content from following below 1 ppm and alkalinity dipping below 90 ppm. Test regularly and keep notes to figure out how much and how often you need to add chlorine to your pool. You will need to add more chlorine after heavy use, like a pool party. When your pool is extra dirty, you may need to shock it by adding extra chlorine. Shocking a pool removes irritants that cause cloudy water and strong odors. Specialty shock products will also add an extra layer of protection against algae while also balancing the pool water’s pH level. Extra shock treatments may be required in the event of heavy rains, high temperatures, extra swimmers in the pool, or other situations.
Swimming Pool Repairs
Proper swimming pool maintenance means you’re always on the lookout for problems with your pool equipment. A simple fix could quickly turn into a major replacement if not addressed early on. For instance, if you notice a tear in your pool lining or your filter does not seem to be running the way it should, don’t wait to call a pool repair specialist. You don’t want a major replacement to cause you to miss out on valuable time in the pool.
Swimming Pool Equipment
In addition to cleaning and repairs, proper swimming pool maintenance includes proper use and handling of equipment. This is true of both the summer and winter seasons. You need to open and close your pool the right way to keep it healthy. Proper storage of the pool equipment and chemicals will also play a significant role in how it continues to operate from year to year. Not correctly closing your pool will affect whether or not you can expect problems year to year. Always remember to store your pool equipment in a secured place to keep all items undamaged during the off-season.
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