How To Keep Your Pool Looking Beautiful Year-Round
A clean pool can be a haven for summer relaxation. We all love to dive into it after a hard day at work or spend our evenings lounging by it with friends. So when you want to spend time in your pool, you don’t want to see dirt and debris floating around.
Luckily, there are some easy ways to keep your water sparkling clear all year long. Here are some hacks that will have you looking forward to your next summer getaway before the season arrives!
Keep The Pool Water Clean
There are a few steps to keep your pool from looking grimy and worn out.
Keep the water clean: Let’s start with your water. The easiest way to keep your pool clean is to use an inexpensive water filtration system. You can find these online or at your local pool supply store. These systems take a long time to clean the water, but they make all the difference. You don’t want any particulates that are floating in your pool to be left behind. Call our techs if you need help with repair and installation!
Some types of water filters will not remove all of the sediment. And it’s important to wash the filter: Once you’ve completed your clean-up, you should be left with clean water. That’s when you can try to wash the filter to remove debris it picked up.
Clean Your Filter
It’s important to clean the filter in your pool. This will ensure that all the dirt and debris can be filtered out of the water. While this process can seem time-consuming, it’s often cheaper than replacing the filter altogether! Simply dismount the cover of your filter, and rinse the filter. It will take about a minute or so to clean the filter.
Use a pool net and cleaner or other common pool tools, to remove the old dirt, rust, and grime from the liner and attachments. You will be surprised how much dirt can be dislodged without even changing the filters!
Keep The Chemicals Balanced
Before you begin, know what chemicals your pool is using. Most pools have more than one chemical, and those chemicals have a shelf life of several years. A rule of thumb is to start thinking about purchasing chemicals after the following seasons when they go on sale. These are the best products to use:
Always check and keep the chlorine and PH levels on the pool balanced. You want to make sure that the chlorine level is around 3.0 – 5.0 ppm and the PH should be between 7.4 – 7.6.
Aquafin (by skimmexa.com) – This water treatment solution helps reduce dirt, organic matter, debris, and protozoa and is great for pools with a small surface area and for pools that are subjected to high levels of runoff.
Keep The Pool Clear Of Objects
One of the easiest ways to keep your pool clean throughout the year is to keep it free from debris. A few good things to keep out are plastic floats, toys and nets, toys, nets, helium balloons, tennis rackets, pool chairs, and lounge floats.
Clear The Pool Often
To keep your pool clean, it’s best to go through the whole process of cleaning it at least once a week, or you risk having a buildup of limescale (a naturally occurring mineral used in the chemical process in the pool). This is the one issue that can’t be resolved with the above items.
So, make sure to have a regular weekly cleaning routine to keep your pool clean. Regular cleaning of the pool will also do a great job of ridding your pool of impurities.
Know What to Do in Case of a Problem
If your pool is forming green algae or looks grimy/dirty, the first thing you should do is call a professional such as Baires Pool Service. Professionals can help you solve many problems before they actually occur, so make sure to explain all of your issues when you contact us.
Be Aware of The Pool’s Condition at All Times
You should never neglect your pool. You should always keep an eye on it and notice the difference in appearance over time. Look for areas that are discolored and any signs of algae or rust. If you spot a problem, you should immediately call a professional to make sure everything is alright.
Conclusion
Look, we all want our pool home to look nice and function well. But sometimes, we also need to prioritize what is most important — making sure the water chemicals are safe and usable for our family. If you have a filter in your pool, make sure it is replaced at least once a year. Also, make sure you turn your pool’s thermostat up if it is starting to get too cold.
And finally, don’t forget to enjoy your pool!
