6 tips for cleaning your pool

Pools are less and less a luxury and more and more a habit among the households. However, this pleasant asset also involves a lot of maintenance if you want to keep it in good condition for many years.

Here are 6 tips to keep your pool in tip-top condition.

Clean your pool often

Depending on how often you use your pool, you may need to vacuum and clean it to remove debris, leaves, and other objects that may enter the pool. Regular vacuuming and cleaning improves the water quality and keeps your yard looking beautiful.

Check the water level

Always monitor the amount of water in your pool. In addition to maintaining a pleasant appearance, the pool was designed to have a specific amount of water.

If the water is not kept at the right level, it could have a negative impact on the pool filter. In fact, if it gets too low, it can damage the pump that the pool filter depends on.

Check your pool filter

Checking your pool filter is an integral part of keeping your pool clean. In addition to cleaning the pool surfaces, you should check the water filter for debris that may be entering the unit. There are several signs that it’s time to empty your filter. These include low pressure from the return lines and strange noises (like sucking) coming from the skimmer box.

Check the pH of the water

Like checking the level, balancing the pH ensures that the water is not corrosive over time. Ideally, the level should be neutral, between 7 and 7.6. Again, you may have already received guidance from pool professionals; if not, seek out a professional to help you keep your pool in tip-top condition.

A great trick is to use baking soda to clean your pool tiles.
This process can be time consuming, but it is worth it. Baking soda can help prevent algae from forming.

Monitor chlorine in your pool

While chlorine is great for keeping your pool clean and sanitary, too much can irritate your eyes and damage your hair. However, if you’re away from home for a while, you can add a few extra tablets to keep you cool. But be careful: you don’t want your pool to smell like the one at the local community center, so don’t overdo it.

Chlorine testing  is essential because chlorine breaks down and loses its effectiveness over time, especially during periods of sun and high heat. If you have been away from your pool for a while, you can do a “shock test” by adding extra chlorine to the pool to clean it.

Keep a pool cleaning schedule

Pool cleaning becomes a habit and part of your routine. It is easy to forget to do maintenance, so it is good to set a specific time to do it.

Many people find pool cleaning very relaxing and a great time to think or just to calm their mind. A good Saturday morning maintenance session can not only keep your pool in tip-top shape… but it can also make for a very peaceful weekend.