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Tips to Clean a Swimming Pool

Dec 24

Follow these tip for a clean swimming pool

The best way to maintain your swimming pool is through routine maintenance. This will only take you a few minutes each day. A manual vacuum will also be helpful if you don't have access to use a robot vacuum. Always empty the pump basket and make sure the telescoping handle is on the correct side. You can also use an automatic cleaner. These can save you time, money, and effort by doing all the work themselves.

First, check other collection pots and baskets in your pool. The lint and hair skimmer is usually located in the pump. You should empty and clean it every five to seven days depending on pool usage. Other types of baskets include the leaf basket and debris catcher. These should also be cleaned regularly. If you have a net skimmer, make sure to remove floating debris every one to two days. It's a great way to keep your pool looking clean.

After cleaning the skimmer basket, you should also check the pool filter basket. The skimmer basket allows you to collect all the big debris in the pool without having to pick everything off the skimmer net. When you collect a good amount of debris you can empty basket and continue skimming of surface of the pool. Keeping your pool's water free of debris will reduce the need for unnessecary scrubbing of the surfaces of the pool. Using a net skimmer every week will improve circulation in your pool and cut back on the amount of chlorine you'll need later.

A good skimmer can greatly reduce the amount of work needed for cleaning the pool. Regular use your skimmer basket will keep your filter working properly and therefore help filter the water easier. When it's clogged, the water becomes dirtier and therefore may require scrubbing the surface of the walls manually. This is not a fun chore, so make sure you take the time to remove any debris on the surface of the water and check the filter basket regularly.

During the winter, you should also check the pH levels of your pool. Ideally, the pH level should remain between 7.4 and 7.6. If it falls below 7.4, it will increase the calcium content of the water and cause stains in the water. This is one of the most important tips to clean a swimming pool. You can use a vacuum to vacuum the sides of your swimming pool as well. During the winter, you can place a cover on the pool and add chlorine to the water to keep on top of the pH levels assuming you live in semi-arid climates associated with the western states such as Arizona, California etc where they can enjoy their pools year round.

To maintain a perfect water line, you should regularly clean the border of your swimming pool. Scale can cause brown stains and can be very difficult to remove. Flocculant is a liquid that collects dirt particles. The filtration system distributes the flocculant. A manual vacuum is a cheaper option but you should opt for a more advanced one if you can afford it. You can also purchase skimmers to reduce the amount of dirt in your pool.

Doing the small things daily or even every few days can make a big difference and ensure easier swimming pool maintenance  to ensure you do not become resentful of your pool.