Whether you’re the proud owner of a new hot tub or a longtime owner of an in-ground pool, keeping the water clean and clear is always tricky. Here in Troy, MO, The Pool Guys have provided professional pool service to get your in-ground pool and hot tub water clear and safe to enjoy again. The following answers will guide you in choosing the proper type of professional cleaning treatment, as well as how to prevent cloudy water in the future.

Shocking Your Pool & Hot Tub

What to Do Before Shocking

Here is what you should do before you shock your pool:

• Backwash your filter. To keep it working well, the pool or hot tub filter must be cleaned, or backwashed, when the pressure gauge reads around six pounds above your pool’s normal pressure.
• Skim the water to remove leaves and other environmental debris. Doing this regularly helps keep the water clear.
• Maintain chlorine and pH chemical levels using a water testing kit. Regularly testing your levels will help your pool avoid developing a green color. 

How Can You Get the Water Completely Clear?

The final step in getting your hot tub and pool clear again is shocking it. The process of shocking utilizes the chemicals of your choice to raise the free chlorine levels high enough to destroy all bacteria, algae, and other contaminants in your pool. Although you can shock the pool or hot tub yourself, there are other factors involved in prepping it to clean thoroughly, including testing the pH balance as mentioned above, so it’s recommended to have an experienced pool service professionally test and shock the hot tub or pool once a week.

The Pool Guys are Troy’s top-notch swimming pool contractors for all of your repair and installation needs. With more than 30 years of experience, this team can handle any job, from designing a lavish in-ground pool to recommending a smaller, more economical above-ground pool or hot tub. Call them to consult about options for the perfect addition to your home or to schedule an appointment for a professional treatment at (636) 462-7665, and browse the gallery of their amazing work on their website.