One of the best aspects of life on the islands is the ability to go for a swim any time of year. While folks on the mainland might keep their pools mothballed throughout the winter months, pool owners in Hawaii need year-round pool maintenance to keep swimmers safe and healthy. Below, Honolulu’s M & M Pool Services explains why professional pool cleaning is so important for hygiene and sanitation.

How Pools Can Become Contaminated

In any pool, whether private or part of a larger residential complex, swimmers introduce an awkward mixture of chemicals, sweat, bacteria, and contaminants to the water. Some of the risks can be mitigated if swimmers shower with soap and water before jumping in, but even showering doesn’t remove all contaminants, and many swimmers inevitably choose to forgo a shower and simply jump in.

Best Swim Behavior

Whether you own a private pool or are maintaining a facility with broader access, it pays to encourage swimmers to engage in best practices. As mentioned above, showering can go a long way toward reducing the contaminants introduced to a pool. Swimmers should also be encouraged to take other steps such as periodic bathroom breaks to keep germs out of the pool, and parents of swimming children should be encouraged to be extremely vigilant about their children’s hygiene behavior.

Chemical Treatment & Pool Maintenance

While chlorine can’t eliminate all the contaminants that might find their way into a pool, maintaining your pool’s chemistry can go a long way to limit the danger. Make sure to test pH regularly and have your pool’s chlorine systems serviced periodically by a reputable pool cleaning company like M & M Pool Services. A well-maintained pool should test in the appropriate ranges without giving off any overwhelming chlorine odor, as a strong smell is actually a sign that chlorine has come into contact with contaminants.

Keeping Your Pool Clean

Aside from helping to make sure your pH levels are consistent, regular cleaning and service from a pool maintenance company can help avoid long-term issues and reduce the possibility of any contaminant buildup. Professional pool cleaning can take hygiene headaches off your hands so that you can be free to dive right in (after showering, of course).

If you are in the market for maintenance on your pool anywhere in Oahu, M & M Pool Services can help with any task from debris cleanup to pump repair. Visit their website to find out more about what they can do for you, or call (808) 375-6816 today to schedule your professional pool cleaning!