7 Easy Swimming Pool Care Actions You Can Take Yourself

Posted by Gold Coast Pool and Spa on September 1st, 2016

You desire your pool to remain beautiful, fun, and swimmable throughout the year. The truth is that it does not cost much to maintain it that way. 

Here are seven easy swimming pool care actions that will keep your pool’s shine: 

1. Skim Debris and Empty Filter Baskets

It is not possible for your filter to catch everything, especially large debris such as leaves. Keep your pool beautiful by skimming the water floating matter and clearing the filter baskets often. Skimming not only gives your pool a particular Zen quality but also increases your morale when guests keep thanking you for the very fun time they had in your pool. 

2. Vacuum Pool Floor and Brush Walls

You do not need to do this daily, but it is vital to brush the walls and vacuum the floor of your pool. Cleaning the floor is of particular importance when the pool is in use because the users will be adding more debris to the pool water. Brushing the pool walls is important in preventing it from staining. It is way easier to clean the pool walls frequently rather than struggling to remove stains after they have set in. 

3. Clean Out Pool Filter

Apart from cleaning the out filter in the vacuum cleaner inside, you also need to clean the out the filter in your pool. It is obviously dirty as long as it is functioning as it should. If you fail to clean the pool’s filter, you risk destroying the pump since it will work harder to pump water via a clogged artery. 

4. Maintain Adequate Water Level

In areas where temperatures are high, pool water evaporates quickly. If you allow it to go very low, you risk damaging the filter system. Also, do not overfill the pool. If your pool is quite low, check the chemical levels when you have finished and make sure they are within the range. 

5. Monitor pH Levels

PH monitoring is very crucial as it determines how comfortable swimmers feel. The best range is between 7.2-7.6; which is slightly basic. If the water is acidic, it may damage the pool walls and affect the sanitation of water. 

6. Shock Treat Your Pool

Applying shock treatment to your pool refers to adding a concentrated dose of chlorine to the water. It is of particular importance to shock your pool during the peak use season. The excess chlorine kills any bacteria that may have formed. Shocking your pool frequently also helps to prevent the water from turning green. 

7. Enjoy Your Pool

Why would you clean a pool if you do not use it? So, get diving into the water right away. After all, that is why you have a pool… 

If you want to have beautiful and hygienic pool without marinating it yourself, your local swimming pool cleaning in Westlake Village offers affordable pool maintenance services. Contact them today! 

About the Author: 

With a combined 50 years of experience, Mike Sidoti and Heinz Von Pechmann at Gold Coast Pool & Spa will personally assist you in creating your backyard dream weather it is remodeling your pool, repairs to pool equipment, or any installations needed.