If you want to keep your pool safe and sanitary, proper maintenance is key.
Pool maintenance can seem complex at first. Questions may be raised, such as how to lower your pool’s pH levels. Truth be told, there are a lot of potential pitfalls, especially if you attempt to resolve these issues on your own without professional assistance.
In this article, we list down basic pool maintenance tips every pool owner should know. This way, you can enjoy your swimming pool all year long!
Take Care of the pH Level
Maintaining your swimming pool’s levels correctly is crucial to preventing skin and eyes from irritation. Ensure you strictly adhere to the recommendations in your pool kit every time you treat your water.
A healthy pH level, general alkalinity, and calcium balance also stop metals from corroding, plaster from deteriorating over time, and scale from forming. If not addressed, such issues can cloud water, stain surfaces, and even clog your filter.
Be prepared to devote more time upfront cleaning away any dirt or debris that may have accumulated over the winter season when reopening your swimming pool after a period of inactivity. First, use a pool net to remove the larger branches and leaves. Then run the filter to restart circulation before chemically treating the water. Make sure to operate the pool pump for one complete cycle because a normal 1 HP pool pump transfers roughly 3,000 gallons of water every hour.
Practice Shocking
Many pool experts advise “shocking,” or adding three to five times as much chlorine as usual, at least twice per month, and many would advise weekly shocks for pools that are used more frequently.
You can purchase shock products at your local swimming pool supply store in granular or liquid form. For every 10,000 gallons of water, use 3.5 quarts of liquid and one pound of granular fertilizer.
There are several ways you can chlorinate. Do some research to determine if you would want tabs or liquid and whether you would prefer to handle the green muck separately or an all-in-one solution containing algaecide.
Pay Attention to Algae Growth
Microorganisms can be introduced inside your pool and swiftly increase to the point that swimmers shun the water completely. Using an algaecide has the dual purpose of eliminating all current algal and preventing their regrowth.
It’s ideal in windy and wet locations because such elements encourage algae growth by blowing those bothersome spores into your pool. An algaecide application at least once a week ought to prevent such blooms.
Know Your Chemistry
Never add water to chemicals. Instead, chemicals should be added to water. Chemistry rules prevent you from accidentally setting off an explosion while rinsing away your used pool chemical containers. Make sure to properly dispose of them to avoid safety risks.
Be Extra Mindful
Simple mistakes can jeopardize your efforts to keep your pool spotless. When removing dirt from the poolside, point the garden hose away from the swimming pool; otherwise, you’ll only be adding to your workload and your filter.
Cover the pool if you expect a string of storms because moisture encourages algae growth.
Proper Pool Management is Crucial
The secret to proper pool care is to develop a regular maintenance schedule. Overall, maintaining a pool does require some effort, but it is definitely worth it.
Fortunately, you can always count on professionals to help keep your pool safe, sparkling, and functional. At Poolsmith Technologies, we provide a field-proven CO2-based pH control system to safely stabilize your pool’s pH. Contact us now to learn more about our services.
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