The swimming pool is a popular place during the summer and is enjoyed by adults and children alike.
Regular visits require weekly maintenance and cleaning. So, follow these simple steps to keep your pool at its best this season.
- Figure out how to chlorinate water
- Buy equipment, chemicals, and cleaners
- Install a pool cleaner and clean filters regularly
- Maintain the pool’s PH levels
- Remember to shock your pool
- Check the baskets
- Skim the surface and brush edges
- Keep a clean pool deck
Taking care of a pool takes time
Some common problems that may arise include:
- Clogging of pool filters due to debris from surrounding trees and bushes.
- Poor pool circulation because of clogged jets, underpowered pumps, and inefficient filters.
- Alkalinity as a result of unbalanced PH.
- Bacterial and fungal growth from long periods of hot, sunny weather.
Therefore, it is important to maintain your pool using cost-effective methods so that you may enjoy this amenity at its best.
You may be inclined to opt for professional services to get the task done.
However, if you have the right equipment and know-how to follow some simple techniques, you can maintain your pool like a pro.
So let’s take a look at how to overcome some of these common problems and take care of your pool in some easy steps.
No. 1: Figure out how to chlorinate water
Chlorinating the pool water is essentially vital and there are potentially numerous ways to administer chlorine. You can invest in a high-end saltwater system that produces chlorine on its own or do it manually yourself.
Each method has its own pros and cons.
For example:
- If you opt for a saltwater system, you will avoid the hassle of doing a lot of things mentioned in the article as it uses safer chlorine levels and requires less maintenance.
- However, these systems are expensive and not cost-friendly like regular chlorine.
No. 2: Buy equipment, chemicals, and cleaners
Firstly, you need suitable test equipment to check the PH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and chlorine. The kit contains a series of chemicals that respond to the other added chemicals in the pool and a container.
The test equipment ensures that your pool is safe to use.
Secondly, you need to visit a pool supply store and purchase pool chemicals such as calcium, chlorine, algaecides, and stabilizers.
It is advisable to talk to a specialist at the store who can guide you on how to safely use these chemicals.
Additionally, you must purchase a cleaner. These usually come in three different types and you can determine which one suits you best:
- Pressure side cleaners which relieve pressure on the filter. The only drawback is they might require an extra booster.
- Robotic cleaners that clean effectively but are much more expensive than regular cleaners.
- Suction-side pool cleaners which are low in cost and easy to use. The only problem with these cleaners is that they increase pressure on the filter and require a pump.
No. 3: Install pool cleaners and clean filters regularly
It is advisable to connect your pool cleaner weekly. This will aid in reducing the number of chemicals you need to add to maintain your pool.
Depending on the type of filter you are using (sand, cartridge, and diatomaceous), you need to use different techniques to clean each type.
Remember to turn off the system and bleed the air out before starting.
- For a sand filter detach the filter from the pool system’s plumbing and do it at the very beginning of the season.
- Cartridge filters need to be removed from the base which will allow you to spray down the filter with a hose.
- Diatomaceous filters need to be backwashed and sprayed once a month.
No. 4: Maintain the pool’s PH
Test your pool for PH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness using a chemical tester kit once a week.
The Color-coded guide on the test kit will help you to determine the number of chemicals required.
Doing so creates a safe environment for everyone to enjoy.
No. 5: Remember to shock the pool
This step should be done weekly and it is significant for maintaining PH levels and keeping algae at bay. A basic shock or a multifunctional shock system can be used here. The only difference between the two is that a multifunctional system gets the job done faster and stabilizes the chemicals.
No. 6: Check the baskets
Basket filters collect small and large debris and every pool has at least one of these. This is where decomposing leaves and other debris usually end up and may harm your pool’s safety. You can use a hose to spray the basket after detaching it from the base.
No. 7: Skim the surfaces and brush edges
It may seem like a burdensome task to do every day but in reality, it can save you a lot of trouble in the long run. If avoided for several days, it can lead to the growth of bacteria or algae and make the pool unsightly.
No. 8: Keep a clean pool deck
Develop a habit to clean the pool’s sides daily with a brush. The dirt that comes off from the edges can be directed to a filter.
If the pool’s deck is dirty, know that the dirt will eventually end up in the pool. So, take your time to sweep the surface clean as needed.
Now you can take care of your pool easily
Most people enjoy swimming at home or in public pools in hot weather to beat the heat. So it is pivotal to maintain the pool’s cleanliness and safety for everyone.
You can make the most of this luxury by simply abiding by some easy steps. Even if you are a novice or an expert, this article will have hopefully covered all the essential steps required.
These 8 steps will get you in the pool right away!
Get your pool cleaned today!
Surely, you won’t always have the time to do all of these steps yourself. And the good news is that you can quickly get professional help.
We at Clean Living Pool and Spa offers the highest quality pool service and maintenance in Las Vegas. We are not your regular service company as we promise what we can deliver.
We provide the complete experience and package with our professional staff and the necessary equipment for your pool.
So, visit our website for more details here or call (702) 539-3927.
