Installing a pool on your property is an excellent way to create a fun place for the family to hang out. To protect your investment, you should perform pool maintenance tasks regularly. Treating the swimming pool preserves its life and ensures the water is always safe for use. If you’re new to pool care, here are a few tips to follow.

Do:

Check the chemical levels.

Chemicals are needed to keep the water sanitary, and you should check their levels weekly to maintain their balance. Buy a water testing kit from your pool maintenance provider and fill it with a water sample. The kit will check the chlorine, acidity, alkalinity, and calcium hardness levels. If your kit indicates that a chemical is unbalanced, don’t go into the pool until you’ve added more agents to fix the problem.

Shock the system.

At least once or twice a month, place about three times the amount of chlorine into the pool as you usually do. This chemical overload will shock the water, removing combined chlorine molecules, algae, waste, and bacteria.

Skim regularly.

Skim the water’s surface every day to remove debris. This keeps the water free of leaves, twigs, and other large contaminants, ensuring the water safe for use. After cleaning the surface, empty the skimmer basket of collected debris.

Don’t:

Use old filters.

In-ground pool filters capture debris to keep the water clean, and they can become clogged and lose their effectiveness over time. Most filters are designed to last between three to five years. You should replace the filter if you’re cleaning the water more frequently than usual, as this indicates that the filter isn’t performing optimally.

Leave it uncovered.

Cover the pool whenever it isn’t in use. This will keep debris, dirt, and bugs out of the water, minimizing the amount of skimming you have to do. Covering the water during the day also prevents the sun’s UV rays from diminishing the chlorine’s effectiveness.

Have standing water.

Run the pool pump for eight to 12 hours every day. This circulates the water, which will prevent algae and bacteria growth and help the filter trap contaminants. Running the pump is especially helpful after adding chemicals because it mixes and disperses them throughout the water.

 

If you want professional help completing these tasks, contact the team at Pool Pro in Kihei, HI. These licensed technicians have provided Maui homeowners with reliable pool maintenance services for over 35 years. They also offer a wide selection of equipment and supplies if you want to tackle maintenance yourself. To get more information about their services, visit the website or call (808) 879-3294.